That Red Manhood – Balanitis or Balanoposthitis?
by John Dugan OwnerA healthy red manhood is something a man
desires, but sometimes that redness can be a sign that a male organ health issue is
present. Very often the redness indicates an inflammation, but is that red
manhood due to balanitis or balanoposthitis? Or maybe plain old posthitis? And
what is the difference between the three terms anyway?
To be
sure, sometimes a red manhood can be due to other causes, such as simple
rawness from friction or even the presence of some social diseases. But often
it’s an inflammation linked to one of the above conditions.
Defining
each of these conditions can help a guy to understand better what they are.
- Balanitis. This is an inflammation
of the male organ, specifically of the head. (The head is the kind of
cone-shaped top of the manhood). Any man can potentially come down with
balanitis.
- Posthitis. When there’s an
inflammation of the prepuce, it is called posthitis. Only men whose prepuces
are intact can contract posthitis.
- Balanoposthitis. When both the head and
the prepuce are inflamed, it is referred to as balanoposthitis. As with
posthitis, only intact men can have balanoposthitis.
In
other words, each specific kind of inflammation is defined by where the
inflammation occurs. However, it should be noted that not all doctors use the
terms with 100% accuracy. For example, it is common for a doctor to tell a
patient he has balanitis when in fact he has balanoposthitis.
Causes
But
how does a man get balanitis or any of its similar brethren? Inflammation
implies infection, and sometimes these conditions come about due to a social
disease. However, it is usually more likely that inadequate hygiene is to
blame. Other common causes are a yeast infection (thrush), an allergic reaction
to soap or chemicals, a skin condition (such as psoriasis or eczema), or a
bacterial infection.
Balanitis,
posthitis and balanoposthitis are generally more of a problem for intact men.
Why? Because inflammation often is accompanied by swelling; if the head becomes
too swollen, it may make retraction of the prepuce difficult to achieve, which
can be painful. Similarly, it may be difficult to pull a retracted prepuce back
over the head as well.
Symptoms
In
addition to a red manhood, men with one of these conditions may notice some of
the following symptoms:
-
Soreness and itchiness
- A
strong odor
- A
discharge from the male organ
-
Swelling
-
Pain, especially when urinating or when moving the prepuce forward or backward
over the head.
Treating
it
It’s
good to take a red manhood to the doctor for evaluation. If there is an underlying
cause (such as a social disease or a yeast infection), the physician can
recommend an appropriate course of action.
Often
treatment for balanitis and these other inflammations involves paying proper
attention to hygiene. It’s important to thoroughly wash the male member
(including under the prepuce) to prevent inflammations from occurring. If the
inflammation is due to an allergic reaction to soap or cleanser, it’s vital to
find a new cleaning option that doesn’t affect sensitive manhood skin.
When
a red manhood is caused by balanitis, posthitis or balanoposthitis, it can
leave the member feeling sore and tender. Using a top rated male organ
health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which
is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can help alleviate that
soreness and improve the health of the member skin. Be sure to select a crème
that contains a combination of moisturizing agents, such as Shea butter (a
high-end emollient) and vitamin E (a natural hydrator). In addition, the crème
should include alpha lipoic acid. A potent antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid
fights free radicals and thereby strengthens and protects male organ skin.
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