Patient's question:
For a while now, I've noticed that my glans is particularly dry, and it seems to have some flaky stuff falling off, like dandruff. I also feel itchy and painful. Is this glans inflammation? Please ask: How should I treat red and swollen foreskin?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is preliminarily suspected to be balanoposthitis. We hope you can come to the hospital for diagnosis at an early stage to eliminate the harm. The causes of balanoposthitis are often related to phimosis, paraphimosis, sexual intercourse, trauma, and transmission, etc., which lead to the shedding of keratinized epithelium and the secretion of glands, creating a favorable environment for other bacteria to thrive, thereby causing inflammation. The clinical manifestations are commonly seen as local itching, redness, swelling, desquamation, and even ulcers, accompanied by abnormal discharge and odor. In severe cases, symptoms such as fever, chills, and systemic symptoms may occur, or even swelling and pain in the penis. Patients with balanitis must seek timely treatment to regain health as soon as possible.