Patient's question:
While taking a bath at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and the head of my penis seemed a bit wrinkled, red, and itchy. Recently, I also found that I wasn't urinating smoothly. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. I would like to ask: How can I treat balanitis and itching?Doctor's answer:
Hello friend, your condition is likely caused by balanitis, which is often triggered by factors such as friction from underwear, mental trauma, or local irritation from soaps and cleaning agents. It manifests as swelling, redness, discharge, and erosion. Secondary infection may lead to purulent secretions, easily forming ulcers, accompanied by pain. For patients with balanitis itching, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should promptly receive medication and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.