Inflamed penis: causes and treatment

One of the causes that the skin of the penis feels inflamed can be balanitis . It is the inflammation of the glans, the part that is at the end of the penis and has a rounded shape. When inflammation occurs due to balanitis, the glans and foreskin become red , other ailments such as whitish spots or erosions may appear . Other symptoms that may be experienced are pain , as well as itching and stinging .
In most cases, balanitis is caused by a lack of hygiene in the intimate area., especially in those people who have not been circumcised. Another reason is the use of soaps that can irritate the penis due to their chemical substances . We can differentiate between 3 types of balanitis:

• Irritant balanitis . You may have symptoms of redness and swelling . As we explained previously, it is usually the cause of poor hygiene in the intimate area, which causes an accumulation of dirt under the foreskin or due to the chemical components of some soaps.
• Allergic balanitis . The redness and / or inflammation of the glans is produced by an allergic reaction as a result of the use of materials such as latex , used in condoms, ointments and other substances.
• Infectious balanitis . Mainly caused by fungi , it manifests itself in the form of small itchy spots on the glans. This type of balanitis is usually spread when having sexual intercourse, so both one person and the other must treat it to kill the fungus.

Symptoms can be cured through proper hygiene of the affected penis area and with the use of creams that help combat irritation and inflammation.

One of the main symptoms of posthitis is inflammation of the foreskin , which is often caused by poor hygiene or inadequate hygiene in the area. It can occur in men of all ages, but it is more common in those under 10 years of age. Its treatment is done through antibiotics and creams that reduce both the inflammation and the pain it can cause. In the event that balanitis spreads to the glans, it is known as balanoposthitis . In some cases, posthitis can cause phimosis, so we will explain what it is about below.

Another cause for which the skin of the penis is inflamed can be the phimosis . This ailment occurs when the skin that surrounds the glans, known as the foreskin, cannot be removed or is removed with difficulty, causing pain and the cause is narrowing of the skin . When it occurs in newborns, it usually heals over time . When it occurs in an older age, it can cause painful urination, and trigger balanitis by inflaming the penis. In the event that the skin has been removed but cannot return to its normal position, phimosis can lead to paraphimosis , causing pain and swelling. In the case of phimosis, a surgical intervention is usually performed known as circumcision, which removes the foreskin.

Contrary to what many men think, the removal of the foreskin can help avoid these types of problems and facilitates the hygiene of the penis, preventing the accumulation of dirt under the foreskin, so there is a lower risk of developing infections .

It is an early form of rare skin cancer located on the penis. Its symptoms are redness and irritation at the tip of the penis. It is found in men who have not been circumcised and is related to the human papillomavirus (HPV). Its treatment is carried out with skin and anti-inflammatory creams and surgery may be necessary to eliminate cancer cells. The chances of cure if it is detected early are very high, while it can increase its difficulty if it is detected when it is more developed.

When we have sexual intercourse or we masturbate, friction occurs on the penis that can cause damage from certain causes. In the case of having sex, good lubrication is important to avoid irritation of the penis. Similarly, if you have had a lot of sex or masturbated in a short period, the penis may look sore and the skin may become irritated and / or inflamed. To alleviate these symptoms it is advisable not to have sex or masturbate for a few days .

As we have seen in the previous points, the main factor that contributes to developing problems in the penis is lack of hygiene or inadequate hygiene . It is important to make sure that we clean the intimate area well, especially the foreskin, in order to avoid the accumulation of substances. However, there may be other situations where there is no clear cause. Remember to take precautions when you have sex to avoid transmitting diseases.

If you feel discomfort in the penis, go to the doctor in order to obtain a diagnosis and to know the cause of the symptom. Depending on the diagnosis, the most appropriate treatment for it will be applied.

This article is merely informative, at FastlyHeal .com we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

If you want to read more articles similar to Inflamed penis: causes and treatment , we recommend that you enter our category of Male reproductive system .