What are the symptoms of balanitis in men

For men, if they have the problem of foreskin being too long, the secretion of smegma may gradually increase as their physical fitness declines after middle age. If they do not pay attention to timely cleaning at this time, it may lead to balanitis, which is harmful to men's health and will also affect the health of their loved ones. When the glans is red and swollen, stinging, frequent urination, and papules appear, it may be balanitis. At this time, timely treatment should be carried out and daily prevention should be strengthened.

What are the symptoms of balanitis in men

1. Acute superficial balanitis. At the beginning, there is local flushing, redness and swelling of the skin of the penis, and a burning and itching sensation in the glans. When the foreskin is turned back, one can see that the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans are congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers may be seen with foul-smelling milky white purulent secretions. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful and patients often have difficulty in moving.

2. Candidal balanitis. In the early stage, there is flushing, and the surface is covered with scattered needle-sized red papules and blisters, which are covered with dotted cheese-like secretions and pustules. In severe cases, there is erosion and exudation. Direct microscopic examination of the secretions shows Candida spores and hyphae. Patients often use broad-spectrum antibiotics or corticosteroids for a long time, or suffer from diabetes. 3. Annular ulcerative balanitis. On the glans penis and foreskin, erythema can be seen, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may form superficial ulcers. 4. Trichomonas balanitis. The affected area is erythematous and papules, which gradually expand and develop into blisters on the surface, followed by erosion and exudation; Trichomonas are seen in the secretions.

What are the classifications of male balanitis?

1. Trichomonas balanitis: papules or erythema appear on the glans penis, gradually expanding with clear edges. Needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, and finally an ulcerated surface is formed. 2. Candidal balanitis (balanitis): Erythema can be seen on the glans and foreskin, with a smooth surface and small blisters, and the edges of the erythema are clear. During acute attacks, there is erosion and exudation. 3. Annular ulcerating balanitis (perm capitis): Erythema can be seen on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expands into a ring shape and may form a superficial ulcer surface. 4. Examination and testing: In case of candidal balanitis (balanitis), Candida can be found by microscopic examination or culture of samples taken from the diseased glans or foreskin. In trichomoniasis balanitis, Trichomonas may be found in the secretions.