Patient's question:
It has been a while, and I've noticed that my glans is particularly dry, with some flaky substance falling off, like dandruff. I also feel itchy and painful. Is this balanitis? Please ask: How is early glans itching usually treated?Doctor's answer:
Penile itching is a common symptom of many genital inflammatory conditions, such as balanitis, vulvitis, and sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, all sexually transmitted diseases also present with genital itching. Men should not take this lightly, as it may delay the diagnosis and treatment. Avoid missing the best opportunity for treatment due to embarrassment.Genital diseases are considered embarrassing in Chinese culture. When such symptoms are noticed, most patients resort to medication to temporarily alleviate the discomfort. However, due to the of the genital area, medication alone cannot achieve a complete cure. Many patients only seek treatment at formal urological hospitals when the condition has worsened to an unbearable extent.