Patient's question:
Hello! I've noticed patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a ring of white substance around the edge of the glans that won't come off. Is this a sign of balanitis? If it is, how do I treat penile edema?Doctor's answer:
Consider balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis. A lipoidal substance secreted normally in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma under conditions of phimosis or excessive foreskin, irritating the foreskin and glans to cause balanoposthitis. It is recommended to take fluconazole capsules, apply topical antifungal creams such as clotrimazole, and clean the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or 0.1% rivanol solution to thoroughly remove the dirt. After the symptoms subside, continue treatment for more than one week. Generally, it will be cured. The condition of the foreskin is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly at professional and regular hospitals, and treatment should be considered based on examination results.