Why do I have a rash on my glans?
Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis. It usually causes redness and/or a blotchy rash on the glans and inside the foreskin, sometimes with a discharge or odour. Balanitis may be itchy or uncomfortable but often feels normal. Balanitis is not sexually transmitted.
How do you treat a glans rash?
Options include:
- antibiotic (relieves an infection caused by bacteria on the skin)
- steroid creams and hydrocortisone (relieves skin itching, redness, and inflammation)
- antifungal medication (eliminates fungal infections, including yeast infections)
- antihistamine (relieves skin irritation caused by allergies)
Is it normal for your glans to be red?
Both circumcised and uncircumcised individuals can experience redness at the tip of the penis in circumcised penises the redness occurs on the glans itself, whereas in uncircumcised penises the redness may involve the foreskin as well.
What does balanitis look like?
Redness or red patches on the penis. Itching under the foreskin. Swelling. Areas of shiny or white skin on the penis.
How long does it take for balanitis to go away?
Balanitis generally is not a serious condition and can be treated with antibiotic creams and pills. Most occurrences of balanitis clear up within three to five days of starting treatment. Left untreated, however, it can become more painful or cause other health problems.
Can I use Vaseline for balanitis?
How is balanitis treated? The first step in treating non-specific balanitis is to clean and dry the glans penis after washing or going to the toilet. Applying soft white paraffin ointment (Vaseline® ointment) under the foreskin helps to heal genital skin. Try to avoid contact with irritants of the genital skin.
Does balanitis cause red spots?
Balanitis is irritation of the head (glans) of your penis. It’s usually caused by poor hygiene or an infection. You’re more likely to develop balanitis if you’re uncircumcised. Red spots, swelling, and itching are common symptoms.
What can be mistaken for balanitis?
balanitis. Balanoposthitis is often confused with two similar conditions: phimosis and balanitis. All three conditions affect the penis. However, each condition affects a different part of the penis.
Can balanitis cure itself?
Treatment for balanitis and balanoposthitis depends on the underlying cause, however, it starts with cleaning the head of the penis (glans) and foreskin. Once the cause of balanitis or balanoposthitis is diagnosed, self-care at home may be all that is needed to treat the condition.
Can balanitis heal itself?