Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have a condition called balanitis. I would like to consult about it. What are the methods for treating redness and swelling of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of redness, swelling, and pain in the male foreskin is balanoposthitis. This condition is more prevalent in individuals with phimosis or excessive foreskin. Because the foreskin is not cleaned regularly in cases of phimosis or excessive foreskin, it can accumulate smegma. Smegma is prone to bacterial growth, which can lead to inflammation of the glans and foreskin. Phimosis and excessive foreskin not only cause redness, swelling, and pain in the foreskin but can also lead to other sexually transmitted infections of the genital organs. Therefore, when a man notices phimosis or excessive foreskin, he should have it removed promptly. It is recommended that you seek diagnosis from a reputable urological hospital as soon as possible.