Patient's question:
Because of the itchy and painful glans, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that I had balanoposthitis. What are the causes of balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Penile balanitis is primarily caused by infectious and non-infectious factors. Infectious factors are mostly due to unsafe sexual practices, leading to infections such as Candida albicans, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, mycoplasma, and gonorrhea. All of these factors, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, can cause balanitis. Non-infectious factors are mostly due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the accumulation of dirt between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma. If it is not cleaned regularly for a long time, it can accumulate and irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to recurrent inflammation. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.