Glans eczema is an inflammation of the superficial dermis and epidermis in the glans area caused by a variety of internal and external factors, and is a type of skin disease, the pathogenesis of which is still unclear.
It is currently thought to be related to abnormal immune function, environmental climate change and various allergenic stimuli.
Immune function abnormalities: immune imbalance, immunodeficiency, etc., such as regular late night organism immunity decline led to the disease.
Environmental climate conditions: in the sun, strong ultraviolet rays, cold, hot, dry, temperature change environment, such as sun exposure, a lot of sweating led to patients glans stimulation can trigger glans eczema.
Allergen stimulation: allergic people eat coffee, strong tea, fish and shrimp and other irritating foods or contact with animal fur, pollen, etc. Some people have allergic reactions to the material of underwear, and some men are allergic to condom material can also lead to glans eczema.
Hygiene habits: a trigger for glans eczema, as the glans is the common outlet for urine and semen, semen secretions and condom residual fluid can easily hide in the glans coronalis, not paying attention to cleanliness can easily induce eczema.