Patient's question:
Hello! I noticed patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a ring of white substance around the edge of my glans that won't come off. Is this a sign of balanitis? If it is balanitis, could you please advise on how to handle initial itching to help it heal?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your condition may be balanitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, the unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, may accumulate, stimulating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation again. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a clear diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment. Wishing you good health. For patients with glans itching, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition.