Patient's question:
Hello! I have found patches on my glans, and the colors are different. There is also a ring of white substance around the edge of the glans, which cannot be washed off. Is this condition caused by balanitis? If it is balanitis, please ask: How should I treat the swelling of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
This condition requires maintaining local cleanliness at all times to prevent secondary infection. Sterilize the area with povidone-iodine; oral antibiotic treatment such as ciprofloxacin is recommended. If the inflammation recurs frequently or interferes with erection, surgical treatment should be considered. Surgical treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The foreskin can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, patients should follow a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible!