Patient's question:
Hello. I noticed patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a white substance around the edge of the glans that can't be washed off. Is this condition caused by balanitis? If it is balanitis, how can I treat the itching to make it better?Doctor's answer:
Consider balanitis, which manifests as redness, swelling, pain, and intense itching of the glans and foreskin, with some cases recurring with discharge and ulcers. It is recommended to use 3% boric acid solution (200 mL) or 0.1% Ringer's lactate solution for external washing of the affected area. Pay attention to local hygiene, and clean the glans and foreskin daily. If the foreskin is too long, it should be treated promptly, and in some cases, circumcision may be necessary. Glans itching can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, it is advisable to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover quickly.