Patient's question:
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 it cause any problems? Please ask: What are the common causes of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Best Hospitals for Circumcision, The sebaceous glands of the foreskin in young men often secrete more oil. If they do not pay attention to frequently washing the external genital area or do not retract the foreskin during washing, the secretions of the sebaceous glands will accumulate under the foreskin, forming a curd-like substance known as smegma. Smegma is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria, and if it is not removed promptly and thoroughly, it can easily lead to balanitis. In cases of phimosis, the glans penis is always tightly covered by the foreskin and must be manually retracted to be exposed. In cases of paraphimosis, even with manual assistance, the foreskin cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis. Under these circumstances, it is more prone for smegma to accumulate in the foreskin and even more difficult to remove completely. Therefore, it is not surprising that individuals with phimosis or paraphimosis frequently experience recurrent balanitis.