Patient's question:
Hello! I noticed some patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a ring of white substance around the edge of the glans that can't be washed off. Is this condition caused by balanitis? If it is balanitis, what should I do if I find redness and swelling of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
What should I do if the foreskin is red and swollen? Foreskin redness and swelling is a relatively common condition of the glans and foreskin, and almost all patients have phimosis or excessive foreskin. It is recommended that you undergo surgery. Therefore, to address the issue of foreskin redness and swelling, the best solution is to have a circumcision.Between the glans and the excessive foreskin, a warm and moist bacterial culture is formed by shed epithelial cells, glandular secretions, and smegma bacteria. Once bacteria enter, inflammation can occur. The foreskin can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication must be used according to the symptoms, and patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!