Patient's question:
For a while now, I've noticed that my glans is particularly dry, and it seems to have some flaky stuff falling off, like dandruff. I also feel itchy and painful. Is this balanitis? Please ask: What should I avoid if I have balanitis?Doctor's answer:
If phimosis is not surgically treated and edema reappears, it may be caused by local inflammation, friction, sexual intercourse, forced retraction of the foreskin, or local allergies. It can be treated by soaking in warm water with a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution, followed by applying an anti-inflammatory ointment locally. Always maintain hygiene of the external genitalia, wear elastic underwear to keep the penis upright and fixed in an upward position, which helps alleviate edema. Soak and apply medication on schedule, avoid sexual intercourse, and temporarily suspend sexual activity. Avoid spicy, seafood, and other foods, as well as smoking and alcohol. Phimosis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow and prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!