Can iodine be used to rub the glans?

The glans penis of men is very sensitive and can be easily injured. The glans is also very important for men. Men should pay attention to the cleanliness of the glans area, otherwise it is easy to get glans infection. If the glans is infected, it needs to be treated promptly. If it is delayed, it will lead to inflammation of the glans, and in severe cases it will affect the male's sexual function. So, can iodine be used to rub the glans?

1. Can iodine be used to rub the glans?

If there is a wound on the glans, iodine can be used for disinfection to prevent infection. Because iodine tincture is somewhat irritating (but less irritating than alcohol) and the glans is very sensitive, it is best to use iodine tincture with a concentration of 0.5%.

2. Symptoms of balanitis

1. Acute superficial balanitis

At the beginning, there is local flushing, redness and swelling of the skin of the penis, and a burning and itching sensation in the glans. When the foreskin is turned back, one can see that the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans are congested and eroded, with exudate and even bleeding. After secondary infection, small ulcers may be seen with foul-smelling milky white purulent secretions. If it rubs against underwear, it will be painful and patients often have difficulty in moving. There may be swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.

2. Annular ulcerating balanitis: On the glans and foreskin, erythema can be seen, which gradually expands and becomes ring-shaped, and may form a superficial ulcer surface.

3. In case of Candida albicans balanitis, erythema can be seen on the foreskin and glans, with a smooth surface and small blisters. The edges of the erythema are clear, and there are erosions and exudation during acute attacks.

4. Trichomonas balanitis causes papules and erythema on the glans penis, which gradually expand and have clear edges. Small needle-sized blisters can be seen on the erythema, and finally an erosive surface is formed.

3. Basic principles of Western medicine treatment

Generally, both internal and external treatments are used. Erythromycin and tetracycline are the first choice for the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular ulcerated balanitis, usually 0.5g per dose, 4 times a day. The first choice for the treatment of trichomoniasis balanitis is metronidazole, 0.2g each time, 3 times a day, for 10 consecutive days. Trichostatin or itraconazole is commonly used to treat balanitis caused by Candida albicans. Trichostatin 100,000 to 200,000 units, twice a day, and itraconazole 100 mg, twice a day, for 7 consecutive days.