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 can't be washed off. Is this condition caused by balanitis? If it is balanitis, what are the treatment methods for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
It could be balanoposthitis. This is a relatively common condition affecting the glans and foreskin. Patients often have phimosis or excessive foreskin. Between the glans and the overhanging foreskin, a warm and moist environment is created by shed epithelial cells, glandular secretions, and smegma. If bacteria enter, inflammation can occur, leading to a non-specific infection. In the early stages of balanoposthitis, swelling, redness, and redness around the urethral opening can appear, along with sores, discharge, and superficial ulcers that may develop into purulent secretions. Patients may experience pain, burning, or discomfort in the glans area. The harm of balanoposthitis is significant. Men should not miss the opportunity for treatment and should follow the principle of early detection and early treatment, choosing a regular urological hospital.