Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, and sometimes it's also swollen and red. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with balanitis. How should I treat the itching of the glans?Doctor's answer:
There are red rashes on the glans, which are generally considered to be eczema, papules, balanitis, or genital warts. Among these, inflammation caused by excessive foreskin or poor hygiene is relatively common. If there is a history of unsafe sexual contact, genital warts should be considered. Additionally, if it is balanitis, it is important to identify the specific pathogen causing the inflammation to treat it accordingly. For example, balanitis caused by Candida infection cannot be treated simply with conventional anti-inflammatory drugs. It is recommended that you visit a formal hospital for standardized examination to determine the specific condition and then decide on the appropriate treatment method.