What to do about the redness and itchiness of the glans

If the glans is red, swollen and itchy, consider glansitis, which may be a bacterial infection or a fungal infection, and the treatment should be based on the specific symptoms. 1, if there is a condition, it is best to consult a doctor for local discharge examination and physical examination to clarify the diagnosis and carry out targeted treatment. 2, if the glans is red and swollen, the surface may have erosion, with yellowish or purulent discharge, then consider bacterial infection. The possibility of bacterial infection is greater. The treatment can use potassium permanganate solution for local cleaning, cleaning 1-2 times a day, after cleaning to keep the local dry. Cefixime capsule can be taken orally twice a day for one week and observe whether the symptoms improve. 3. If white patch-like secretion or white filiform secretion is visible on the surface, fungal infection is considered more likely, and it is recommended to use sodium hydroxide solution for external washing and keep the local area dry after external washing, 2-3 times a day. If the symptoms do not improve significantly, intravenous infusion of ketoconazole injection can be used once a day for 5-7 days, and observe whether the symptoms improve.