The head of the penis: everything you need to know about the “end”
Anatomy, functions of the glans penis and everything related to men”s health. Because knowledge is power!
Contents of the article:
Anatomy
The head of the penis is located at the very end of the shaft. It has a conical shape and consists of
- Cervix — it separates the head of the penis from its shaft;
- Crowns — a rounded border at the base of the head;
- Meatus — the opening of the urethra, located at the very tip of the head;
- The foreskin is the layer of skin that covers the head of uncircumcised penises.
Functions
The glans penis is important for both urination and reproduction. If the penis is flaccid, urine may exit the body through the urethra.
When a man reaches orgasm during sex, a stream of semen flows from the urethra. In an erect state, the penis is also hard, but the head itself softens. During sex, it acts as a kind of shock absorber.
The head of the penis is literally stuffed with nerve endings. Therefore, it is the most sensitive part.
This sensitivity is important for sexual stimulation and ejaculation. However, some research suggests that glans sensitivity may contribute to premature ejaculation in some men.
Appearance
The glans penis is often described as conical, mushroom-shaped, or acorn-shaped. Indeed, the word “glans” as used in English means “acorn” in Latin.
However, no matter how it is described, its shape and size vary from person to person.
The skin of the glans is usually smooth in appearance and texture. Wrinkles, roughness and flaking may indicate excessive dryness or irritation of the skin.
Pearly papules are benign growths that appear on the head of the penis. These are small nodules on or around the head itself.
What to pay attention to
Let”s look at the most common diseases and symptoms that should not be ignored
Inflammation of the glans penis. It is more common in uncircumcised men. Symptoms of balanitis include pain, irritation, itching, swelling, redness, thick white discharge (smegma), rash, sores, and pain when urinating.
Infection, skin irritation, and poor personal hygiene can lead to balanitis. If not only the glans but also the foreskin is inflamed, it is called balanoposthitis.
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
In some cases, genital warts may develop. These growths are often compared to cauliflower in appearance.
- Candidal infection
Fungal infections. The most common symptoms are itching, redness, and discharge.
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
HSV almost always causes painful ulcers.
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- Gonorrhea and chlamydia
These are sexually transmitted infections caused by bacteria. Symptoms include discharge and pain when urinating.
The main symptom of primary syphilis is a painless round ulcer (chancre). Chancres can appear anywhere on the genitals, including the glans penis.
This is a parasite caused by a type of mite. The disease affects the skin throughout the body, and papules may appear on the glans penis. All papules are accompanied by itching.
- Lichen Sclerosus
A chronic inflammatory disease affecting the glans penis and foreskin. The main symptoms are painful erections, difficulty urinating, bleeding, pain, itching, loss of skin pigmentation, and thinning of the skin—the skin takes on a crumpled, papery appearance.
- Lichen Planus
Like lichen sclerosus, lichen planus is also an inflammatory disease. It can affect the skin and mucous membranes, including the penis and glans penis. Lichen planus lesions on the penis are raised and purple in appearance. A white, lacy pattern may also develop around the lesions. Pain and itching may also occur.
Angiolemmas are small red or bluish growths that can appear on the glans penis or other areas of the genitals. They are benign and usually asymptomatic, but in some cases they can bleed, become painful, and become itchy.
This is an inflammatory skin condition that can also affect the genitals. Symptoms include red, dry, flaky patches of skin.
With this condition, it is very difficult or impossible to retract the foreskin to expose the head of the penis. It is accompanied by redness, swelling, pain and loss of sensation.
Paralysis is a condition in which the foreskin becomes trapped behind the head of the penis. In this case, medical attention is necessary as soon as possible, since the violation of the head of the foreskin destroys the blood flow.
Poor opening of the head of the penis
Poor opening of the head of the penis
Penile cancer
- Cancer can also affect the head of the penis. Symptoms of this disease include sores, bugs, growths, skin discoloration, thickening, swelling, bleeding and abnormal discharge.
At risk are men who do not have circulating HIV, as well as those who already suffer from diseases such as HPV and intravenous fluid.
Treatment of diseases
Treatment of diseases
Antimicrobials
- Antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal agents. They are used to treat infections.
Steroid creams
- They help with psoriasis and lichen.
Cryoablation, electrocoagulation and laser
- They are used to remove warts and angiokeratosis.
Recommended for recurrent rosacea, philosophy and paraphimediasis.
Surgical intervention
- It is used in the presence of cancer, as well as balanitis, paraphimosis and hypospadias.
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy
- Used in the treatment of penile cancer.
Not to Google, but to the doctor
Not to Google, but to the doctor
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