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Glans Penis

Glans penis is the normal anatomical head of the penis. It is a mucous tissue which is covered by the foreskin in uncircumcised men.

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I had penis surgery, but part of it is discolored. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Four months ago, I had a reconstructive surgery on my penis for congenital penile curvature. I had some complications such as hematoma and scar leakage, but I am good now. When my penis healed, a part of it became brown/black (discoloration). Is there a way to reverse this discoloratio...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know what are all creams you have tried. Was a skin graft used? If yes, was it a full-thickness or split skin graft? And, is the discolored portio...  Read Full »

I can only partially retract my foreskin when erect. Can I get my wife pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I can retract my foreskin of penis in flaccid state, but when erect I cannot pull it back. Only 25% of glans will be seen when I pull it in erect state. What is the treatment for this? Will surgery or medicine or stretching exercises be effective? Also, can I make my wife pregnant with...  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem you have mentioned is quite a normal phenomenon and not a problem. Most of them cannot retract their foreskin fully while penis is in full erection. If in flaccid position you have normal urination, then it is fine and no surgical illness present. You can mak...  Read Full »

I have had a rash on my penile glans for years. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, For the past four years, I have had what looks to be some sort of rash on my penile glans. I went to the doctors, and they did not say much. He just said that it was not an STD, gave me cream for yeast infections, and told me to use it until it was gone. I did what they told me, and it...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send me the photographs of the affected area for a better evaluation and treatment, but for now, I am treating it as a fungal infection. Fungal infection, indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all, you keep these p...  Read Full »

My penis has become dark post treatment. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I had pearly papules on my glans penis a long time ago. I got them removed three months ago by a dermatologist with CO2 laser. Now, bottom of the glans penis is very dark purple in color. I have tried to put some gels on it, but had no success with that. I will attach t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached picture and provided details (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I feel the discoloration at glans is completely normal and there is no problem with it either in the near future or distant future other than a cosmetic concern...  Read Full »

I have balanitis due to a urine dripping issue. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing the problem of urine dripping for some time, which has led to the development of balanitis. Despite taking a shower regularly every day, the issue persists. Could you please suggest an ointment for balanitis?   Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. You are facing an inflammation of the head of the penis, and it can be caused by various factors such as poor hygiene, yeast infections, bacterial infections, or sexually tra...  Read Full »

I am a 28-year-old male recently experiencing skin sensitivity and irritation in my glans. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old who has been experiencing extremely sensitive and inflamed skin on my glans for the past eight years. The sensation is very unpleasant, and the discomfort is similar to having an open sore on the skin. It is extremely sensitive and aches when touched. I consulted sev...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. It would be more accurate if you could attach a clinical image to arrive at a clear diagnosis so that I may suggest the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.   Read Full »

Does numbness during sex occur if I masturbate?

Query: Hello Doctor I am a 30 year old male, married for 2 years. I do not smoke or drink. There is no medical history. My penis is circumcised from childhood. The problem which I am facing is that I do not feel any sensation in my penis glans at the time of sex or while masturbating.In normal state, my p...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Having less or no sensation in penis while having sex is generally due to local factors. The systemic illnesses rarely affect in this way. Masturbation is normal and it does not have any adverse effects either on sensat...  Read Full »

How to treat red spots present on the head of penis?

Query: Hello doctor,The head of my penis is itchy and there are a few red spots in certain areas on the head. This has been happening for the past week or so. I have stopped applying soap to the area and I wash it with lukewarm water twice a day and apply Candid-B thereafter. The itchiness went away after ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, I feel you are suffering from a fungal infection of your genitalia. Kindly stop Candid-B cream (Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical). It has steroids in it. This gives you temporary relief from itching but promotes fungal growth. How...  Read Full »

I do not get any pleasure from my penis. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I do not get any type of pleasure whatsoever from my penis. My penis is not sensitive to pleasure at all. On the other hand, rubbing glans hurts a lot instead of giving a pleasurable feeling. Also, rubbing causes a nerve to twitch in my groin. Is this a nerve issue or some sort of nerv...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Glans penis is a too sensitive area. So, touch the area very gently. Otherwise, it hurts. Use lubricant whenever rubbing over glans to minimize the discomfort. It is probably not due to nerve problem but more likely due to a high sensitivity of the area. However, in pe...  Read Full »

I have a burning sensation in the glans penis. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,My corona of the glans penis has been burning for the last year. I used anti-fungal creams, but it worked for a few hours. The corona side looks like a blister. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Answer the questions below to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Do you have diabetes? Are you not drying that area after a bath? Is there any redness or inflammation present? Have you come in contact with irritant chemicals, lubricants, ...  Read Full »

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