Acorn Inflammation | Red spots on the glans – How dangerous is that?

Acorn Inflammation

In addition to fungal infections, inflammatory processes are the main cause for the development of red spots on the glans. The reasons that lead to such an inflammation of the glans can be manifold. Above all, insufficient cleaning of the genital area plays a decisive role in the development of the disease.

The presence of a narrowing of the foreskin (technical term: phimosis) and/or diseases that limit the body’s immune response (e.g. diabetes mellitus) can promote the development of red spots on the glans. In addition, germs from the rectum that reach the glans can lead to inflammatory processes. Inadequate genital hygiene also causes the formation of an ideal breeding ground for these bacterial pathogens, which accumulate and multiply under the foreskin and cause inflammatory processes via the excretion of their metabolic end products.

The relevant pathogens in this context are: Staphylococcus mycobacteria Gardanella vaginalis Candida albicans (yeast fungus) The chronic form of acorn inflammation with red spots on the glans, on the other hand, occurs mainly in men who clean their penis excessively (cleanliness-sickle-flammation).In the course of this, the natural skin environment of the genital region is destroyed and the acorn skin is degreased. This form of acorn inflammation also favors the development of a narrowing of the foreskin due to increasing hardening of the foreskin. In addition, chronic acorn inflammation with red patches on the glans can occur through contact with chemicals (for example, spermicidal substances in condoms or gels).

Acornitis is usually manifested by the appearance of red patches on the glans, swelling, pain and itching. In addition, purulent secretions may leak from the urethra.

  • Staphylococci
  • Mycobacteria
  • Gardanella vaginalis
  • Candida albicans (yeast fungus)

Is it contagious?

Whether red spots appearing on the glans are contagious or not is not easy to say. The decisive factor is the triggering cause. While allergic causes that lead to the formation of red spots are of course not contagious, an infection-related inflammation of the glans can very well be contagious.

An inflammation caused by a herpes genitalis infection or a syphilis can be transmitted to a healthy person through skin contact and, of course, through intercourse. In the case of the latter, similar complaints in the genital area will then occur. Whether red spots on the glans are contagious or not cannot be determined without diagnostics. However, extreme caution should be exercised before the cause of the problem is known.