Patient's question:
I'm only 18 years old this year, and I usually have the habit of masturbation. Recently, I noticed some small bumps on my glans, and the symptoms seem to be similar to balanitis. Is it serious? Will there be any problems? Please ask: How is it more appropriate to diagnose early balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:I. Acute Superficial Balanitis, common symptoms are: erythema, edema, desquamation, exudation at the affected site; self-perceived pain and itching. Cause: Often triggered by irritation from condoms (latex), detergents, etc.
II. Candidal Balanitis, clinical manifestations: Initially, erythema; scattered pinpoint-sized erythematous papules externally, covered with pinpoint creamy discharge, pustules; severe cases may show desquamation, exudation. Direct microscopic examination of the discharge reveals Candida spores and hyphae. Patients often have a history of prolonged use of broad-spectrum antibiotics or corticosteroids, or suffer from diabetes.
III. Trichomoniasis Balanitis, erythema, papules at the affected site gradually expand, develop into vesicles, followed by desquamation, exudation. Trichomonads are seen in the discharge.