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 sore. Is this balanitis? Please ask: How to relieve balanitis?Doctor's answer:
If your glans repeatedly becomes inflamed, it is likely accompanied by issues such as phimosis or excessive prepuce. Such problems can easily lead to the accumulation of smegma, which is difficult to clean, ultimately resulting in recurrent glans inflammation. Another possibility is that you may stop medication prematurely after showing some improvement, which can also lead to recurrence.It is recommended that you address the prepuce issue, clean it regularly and frequently, complete the medication thoroughly and stably, and minimize recurrence. Glans inflammation can be alleviated, but the treatment process is generally slow, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with your doctor's medication plan. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!