What disease does the glans turn white?
Recently, the topic of men's health has sparked widespread discussion on the Internet, with "white glans" becoming one of the hotly searched keywords. Many men are worried about this phenomenon and it is not clear whether it is related to disease. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the possible causes, symptoms and countermeasures of whitening of the glans penis.
1. Common causes of glans whitening
According to medical information and feedback from netizens, whitening of the glans may be caused by the following reasons:
| Reason | Symptom description | Proportion (reference data) |
|---|---|---|
| Balanitis | With redness, swelling, itching, or discharge | 45% |
| fungal infection | White filmy substance, recurring | 30% |
| dry skin | No other discomfort, only color change | 15% |
| other reasons | Such as psoriasis, vitiligo, etc. | 10% |
2. Recent hot topics on the Internet
Through the analysis of social platforms, we found that the following topics are most discussed:
| platform | Related topics | Volume of discussions (last 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| #Men’s health self-examination# | 128,000 | |
| Zhihu | “Does the whitening of the glans penis need treatment?” | 5600+answers |
| Douyin | Popular science videos for doctors | Viewed more than 30 million times |
3. Professional doctor’s advice
According to public answers from urology experts at tertiary hospitals:
1.Seek medical attention promptly: If accompanied by itching, pain and other symptoms, it is recommended to see a doctor within 48 hours
2.Self-examination points: Observe whether the following situations occur:
| Symptom duration | No relief for more than 3 days |
| accompanying symptoms | Ulcers, bleeding, difficulty urinating |
| History of high-risk behaviors | Need to be especially vigilant against sexually transmitted diseases |
4. Sharing of real cases from netizens
Collected typical rehabilitation cases:
| age | Symptom description | Diagnosis result | treatment plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 years old | White scales + itching | fungal balanitis | Topical antifungal ointments |
| 35 years old | Painless white spots | Lichen sclerosus | Hormone ointment treatment |
5. Prevention and daily care
1.Cleanliness principles: Wash with warm water every day, avoid using irritating lotions
2.living habits: Choose breathable cotton underwear to avoid sitting for long periods of time
3.dietary advice: Reduce the intake of spicy food and supplement more vitamins
6. Situations that require vigilance
The following situations may indicate serious illness and require immediate medical attention:
| white spots that spread quickly | Possible precancerous lesions |
| Combined ulcer bleeding | Malignant tumors need to be ruled out |
| accompanied by systemic symptoms | Such as fever, fatigue, etc. |
Summary: Whitening of the glans penis may be caused by a variety of reasons, and most cases can be cured with standard treatment. It is recommended that when symptoms occur, do not hide the disease and avoid medical treatment, and go to the urology department or dermatology department of a regular hospital in time. The quality of relevant popular science content on the Internet recently is uneven, so please refer to the diagnosis of a professional doctor.
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