Patient's question:
Recently, the head of my penis has been red, swollen, and sore, with a sensation of itching, burning, and peeling. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. Which place is the best for treating balanitis? How does balanitis occur?Doctor's answer:
Mostly, it is due to poor personal hygiene or excessive foreskin that the secretions of the inner foreskin cannot be cleaned promptly and thoroughly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt here, leading to local inflammation. For your condition, you can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. Pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear and pants frequently, and avoid spicy foods. If the recurrence is caused by excessive foreskin, it is best to undergo circumcision, which can prevent the recurrence of balanitis. Maintain a light diet, avoid spicy foods, pay attention to rest, and avoid overexertion. Avoid sexual intercourse and unclean sexual contact. Keeping oneself chaste is important, as balanitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication.