What to do if foreskin itches? Finding the right cause is the key

Itchy foreskin is a secret that many men cannot tell. There are many reasons for itching. It may be due to poor hygiene or some male private diseases. After the symptoms of itchy foreskin appear, male friends should go for examination in time to find out the cause and treat it symptomatically.

1: Acute superficial balanitis: At the onset, there is local flushing, redness and swelling of the penis skin, and a burning and itching sensation on the glans penis. 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. There may be swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

2: Annular ulcerating balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may form a superficial ulcer surface.

3: Candida albicans balanitis: Erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear, and there are erosions and exudation during acute attacks.

4: Trichomonas balanitis: Papules and erythema appear on the glans penis, gradually expanding with clear edges. Small needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, which later form erosive surfaces.

1: The basic principle of Western medicine treatment is to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. Generally, both internal and external treatments are used. Erythromycin and tetracycline are the first choice for the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular ulcerated balanitis. Metronidazole is the first choice for the treatment of trichomonas balanitis. Trichostatin or itraconazole is often used for the treatment of balanitis caused by Candida albicans.

2: The irritation symptoms caused by the foreskin and glans are generally caused by the long-term accumulation of secretions from the glans that are not cleaned in time. Pay attention to hygiene, change underwear frequently, wash frequently, and you can also scrub it with saline.

3: Balanitis will not heal itself if it is not treated, and patients with balanitis will feel local flushing, burning and itching on the glans at the beginning of the disease. If not treated in time, erosion, erythema, etc. may occur on the glans. If balanitis is not treated for a long time, it will cause other complications, such as prostatitis, orchitis, urethritis and other reproductive system infections. First, make sure whether your balanitis is caused by bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma or chlamydia, find out the cause and treat it symptomatically.

. Itchy foreskin can lead to sexual dysfunction. During the period of foreskin and glans inflammation, the sexual sensory nerves of the glans are in a sensitive period. Coupled with the damage caused by inflammation, it makes it easy to have premature ejaculation during sexual life, which can lead to impotence in the long run. In addition, the foreskin is swollen and itchy, and the foreskin shrinks and adheres to form a hypertrophic narrow ring. When the penis is erect, it is pulled backward and compressed, resulting in a weak erection (impotence).