Patient's question:
A few days ago, I went to the hospital and was told it was balanitis. They prescribed me some anti-inflammatory medicine made from Turmeric, telling me to apply it every day. But I feel like it's not working as effectively as expected. What should I do? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The main causes of balanoposthitis are divided into two aspects: infectious and non-infectious factors. Infectious factors are often caused by infections such as Candida albicans, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and trichomonas. Non-infectious factors are due to phimosis, where prolonged poor hygiene leads to the accumulation of smegma, which affects the mucosa and causes inflammation. This is also a primary cause of balanoposthitis. How do you have phimosis? It is recommended to seek medical treatment to identify the pathogen, receive targeted medication, and alleviate the pain and inconvenience caused by the disease. For those with phimosis, it is advisable to undergo circumcision to remove the causative factors of the disease and improve quality of life.