Patient's question:
Hello! I noticed some patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a ring of white substance around the edge of the glans that won't come off even when I wash it. Is this condition likely to be balanitis? If it is balanitis, could you please tell me: Can balanitis be treated to some extent?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis does not necessarily lead to infection. Epididymitis is divided into infectious epididymitis and non-infectious epididymitis, only infectious epididymitis can cause infection. Infectious epididymitis is often caused by unclean sexual activity, transmitting Candida, trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Candida balanoposthitis is the most common type of infectious epididymitis, often occurring in young adults aged 20-50. Due to the abundant secretion of sebaceous glands in young adults, moist external genitalia, and wearing thick underwear or insufficient cleaning of the external genitalia, treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, it is important to restrict sexual activity and maintain a good mood. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.