Patient's question:
I often have itching in the penis, occasionally accompanied by a sense of pain. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. What are the symptoms of balanitis? How can balanitis be treated most effectively?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanitis occurs between the glans and the redundant prepuce, where shed epithelial cells, glandular secretions, and smegma bacteria create a warm, moist bacterial culture medium, leading to inflammation caused by bacterial invasion. Balanitis is more common in adolescents and children. It often develops due to redundant prepuce, accumulation of smegma in the preputial cavity when local hygiene is neglected, and subsequent bacterial infection. Balanitis can be completely prevented through good hygiene practices. Regular attention to healthy habits, as well as undergoing circumcision for those with a redundant prepuce or phimosis (where the prepuce cannot be retracted), all play a significant role in prevention.