Glans erythema

Introduction Glans have erythema, which is a common symptom of foreskin balanitis. After illness, it should be treated promptly. In general, foreskin balanitis foreskin, there is a herpes on the glans, the edge of the erythema is clearer, there is erosion and exudation in the acute attack.

Cause

Most of the foreskin balanitis is caused by excessive foreskin and poor personal hygiene. It may also be an early symptom of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and genital warts.

an examination

Related inspection

Foreskin phimosis inspection smear

Main signs performance:

1. Discontinuous, large erythema is distributed on the glans; smaller erythema is concentrated (but not connected) and distributed on the glans and closer to the large erythema. The mucous membranes of the smaller erythema also have shedding.

2. At the bottom of the coronal part of the glans, a little erythema appears in the area connected to the foreskin;

3. The inner surface of the foreskin, in contact with the erythema of the glans, also has erythema.

Differential diagnosis

The appearance of erythema on the glans may be caused by a variety of diseases, and the performance of the erythema may be different. It is necessary to comprehensively analyze according to many factors to effectively determine the specific cause and should be identified.

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