What are the causes of balanoposthitis?
Dec 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xueying
Introduction
Traumatic infections, such as from being struck by hard objects, caught in a zipper, or injured during sexual intercourse, may cause redness, swelling, and pain in the foreskin. If the penis is scratched due to a parasitic infection, itching may also occur; therefore, it is essential to protect oneself from injury and prevent inflammation. Drug-induced cases can result in itching and a burning sensation, with the affected area showing small, superficial bruising.
In daily life, if men do not pay attention to hygiene of the genital area, local inflammation can easily occur, leading to a decline in sexual quality of life. What are the causes of balanoposthitis?
What Causes Balanoposthitis?
The causes of balanoposthitis include medications, trauma-induced infections, contact irritation, and bacterial infections. Once balanoposthitis develops, appropriate treatment should be selected based on the underlying cause to prevent worsening symptoms, complications, or even malignant changes that could affect normal fertility.
Traumatic infections—such as impact from hard objects, getting caught in a zipper, or injury during intercourse—may lead to redness, swelling, and pain in the foreskin. If the penis is scratched due to parasitic infection, itching may also occur. It is essential to protect oneself from injury to avoid inflammation. Drug-induced cases typically present with itching and a burning sensation, and the infected area usually appears as isolated or small, superficial lesions rather than widespread infection. Therefore, medication use must be cautious. The application of topical antiseptics or ointments may also trigger balanoposthitis.
Some men have multiple sexual partners, making them more susceptible to syphilis infection. Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease. After infection, the glans penis becomes swollen and red, often accompanied by foul-smelling discharge, which differs from typical infectious balanoposthitis. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and a happy life.
