Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and it's very red and wrinkled. Lately, when I urinate, there's always white discharge coming out, and it's itchy. I went to see a doctor and they said it's glans inflammation. Please ask: How should I treat glans itching?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia 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 definitive diagnosis, which will facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.
Itching of the glans can be relieved, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment.