Patient's question:
I got tested for my health check last week and found balanitis. It seems to be getting worse recently, with bleeding and fluid, and even blisters have appeared. Is the condition serious? Please ask: What are the good methods for treating balanitis and itching?Doctor's answer:
Itching of the glans may be caused by balanitis. The recurrence of balanitis can be due to the transmission of pathogens during sexual activity or phimosis. Due to phimosis, hygiene is not sufficient, and dirty substances, such as smegma, accumulate between the foreskin and the glans, which can trigger inflammation of the foreskin and mucosa. Treatment suggestions include applying potassium permanganate solution externally. During this time, avoid spicy and irritating foods, alcohol, and smoking. If phimosis is present, it is recommended to have a circumcision early. Wash the external genitalia daily, and also pay attention to washing before and after sexual activity.It is important to be aware of the harm caused by glans itching. We should actively undergo examinations and treatment and avoid delaying medical attention. If glans itching does not improve with treatment, it is necessary to change the treatment plan promptly.