Patient's question:
I got tested for a physical last week and found balanitis. It seems to be getting worse recently, with some bleeding and discharge, and it looks like there are also blisters. Is the condition getting serious? Please ask: What are the treatment measures for balanitis itching?Doctor's answer:
Itching of the glans may be caused by insufficient hygiene or balanitis, which can affect daily life and training. Active measures should be taken to treat the cause of the glans itching. The reasons for glans itching include:1. Redness and itching of the glans may be due to excessive foreskin or insufficient personal hygiene. If the foreskin and glans are not cleaned properly, smegma (accumulated dirt) can build up, stimulating the foreskin and mucosa and causing inflammation again.
2. Itching of the glans may be caused by balanitis, which typically presents as red spots on the glans, often accompanied by small pustules or papules. It may also manifest as localized edema of the glans mucosa.