Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and it's very red and wrinkled. Lately, when I urinate, there's always white discharge coming out, and it's itchy. I went to see a doctor and they said it's balanitis. Please ask: Is the harm of balanitis significant?Doctor's answer:
According to your condition, it is mainly caused by balanoposthitis. You should pay attention to maintaining good personal hygiene and changing your underwear frequently. It is recommended to use potassium permanganate for cleaning, apply mupirocin ointment or dermatopytin for treatment. You should also pay attention to wearing loose clothing, and both parties should clean before and after sexual activity to avoid the accumulation of dirt and the occurrence of transmission. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. Balanoposthitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid irritating foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible.