Health For Everone Q&A Men’s Health

What to do if glans adhesion occurs? What causes it?

Asked by:Bailey

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 11:23 AM

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  • Jormungandr Jormungandr

    Mar 28, 2026

    If adhesions appear on the glans, they must be removed in time to avoid affecting the normal development of the penis. If the adhesion of the glans penis is minor, it can be separated by itself without circumcision surgery. A small tool such as a blunt dilator can be used. If you are worried that improper operation during adhesion separation will aggravate the adhesion, you can also go to a surgeon to perform separation surgery on the foreskin and glans under local anesthesia. After separation surgery, the dressing should be changed daily to prevent recurrence of adhesion. Anti-infection drugs should be used to avoid eating some taboo and irritating foods in the diet. In daily life, you should pay attention to your wounds, do not drip urine on the wounds, and change diapers after they get wet. It usually takes about seven to ten days to return to normal.

    What is the cause of glans adhesions?

    1. When men suffer from balanitis, if the condition is severe, it will lead to adhesion of the glans. Glans adhesion refers to the foreskin and glans sticking together, which is particularly difficult to open. Once glans adhesion occurs, it will cause a vicious cycle and cause recurrent balanitis. Moreover, due to inflammatory factors, a large amount of fluid will leak out, which will cause adhesion again after absorption.

    2. If a man's foreskin is too long or he has phimosis, it will lead to adhesions on the glans, which are physiological adhesions and can usually be separated by circumcision.

    The cause of glans adhesions is mainly due to infection and inflammation, and may also be symptoms such as foreskin and phimosis. Timely treatment is required to improve the condition. Seek medical treatment promptly without delay.