Varmeglans

Varmeglans is a Norwegian term that combines varme (heat) and glans (glans), and is used mainly in informal language to describe a sensation of warmth in the glans area, typically the glans penis. The expression is not a formal medical diagnosis; in medical contexts more precise terms such as balanitis or hyperemia may be used. In everyday usage, varmeglans may reflect a normal physiological response to sexual arousal, increased blood flow, or external factors such as heat or friction. It can also indicate an underlying condition when warmth is persistent or accompanied by redness, itching, swelling, pain, discharge, or fever-like symptoms.

Causes and differential diagnosis include benign causes like temporary vasodilation after physical activity or sexual stimulation; irritant dermatitis from soaps, lotions, or fabrics; and inflammatory or infectious conditions such as balanitis or balanoposthitis. Less common causes can include skin disorders or allergic reactions. Diagnosis relies on clinical history and examination; laboratory tests or swabs may be used if infection is suspected.

Management generally centers on addressing the underlying cause: keeping the area clean and dry, avoiding irritants, using barrier creams, and seeking professional care if symptoms persist or worsen. In cases of suspected infection, a clinician may prescribe antifungal or antibiotic treatment.

See also: Balanitis, Genital health, Vasodilation, Hyperemia.