Patient's question:
Male, 24 years old, I got a physical examination last week and found balanitis, which seems to be getting worse recently, with some bleeding and discharge, and it looks like there are also blisters. Is the condition getting serious? Please ask: How should the treatment for balanitis be carried out?Doctor's answer:
Easily overlooked and leading to delayed treatment, balanoposthitis has a high incidence rate, mild initial symptoms, and fluctuating severity, making it easily neglected in daily life. By the time it becomes severe and the patient returns for follow-up, complications and comorbidities have often already developed, causing significant damage to the perinatal health system. Therefore, early and thorough examination and treatment are essential.The treatment methods for balanoposthitis first involve identifying the primary cause, which is usually excessive foreskin or phimosis. Due to infrequent cleaning in these areas, the shedding of keratinized epithelial cells and the secretion of glands create a favorable environment for other bacteria to proliferate, leading to chronic inflammation. Currently, in addition to systemic antibiotic treatment for penile balanitis, local cleaning is also necessary.