Patient's question:
For a while now, I've noticed that my glans is particularly dry, and it seems to be shedding something like dandruff. I also feel itchy and painful. Is this balanitis? Please ask: How to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis requires identifying the source of the infection. The most common causes are traumatic infection, fungal infection, bacterial infection, and other special infections such as amoebic ones. It is best to take multiple secretions for testing and then choose the appropriate treatment based on the test results. If the foreskin is too long, circumcision may be necessary. If there are wounds from trauma, sterilization should be taken into account. For fungal or bacterial infections, additional antifungal or antibacterial medications should be used. Phimosis is prone to recurring, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek treatment at professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment options based on thorough examination results.