Patient's question:
Feeling very uncomfortable in the private area, that feeling cannot be described, it affects work and life very much, it's very annoying. Please ask if the glans is itchy with white scales.Doctor's answer:
In your case, it cannot be ruled out that the discomfort is caused by balanitis. The common causes of this condition include: infectious ones, often resulting from unsafe sexual contact, which can transmit Candida albicans, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Other factors such as phimosis, poor local hygiene, sexual activity, and trauma can also lead to this condition. It is recommended that you actively seek a follow-up examination at the department of reproductive infections in a hospital and follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to local hygiene, drink more water, and avoid unsafe sexual contact. There are many treatments for balanitis itching, but since the symptoms of patients differ, the diagnostic methods used will also vary. Therefore, it is advised that patients seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as symptoms are noticed.