What causes the itching of the foreskin

Patient's question:

Feeling very uncomfortable in the private area, that feeling can't be described, it affects work and life very much, it's very troublesome. What are the causes of itchy foreskin?

Doctor's answer:

Itching of the foreskin Itching of the foreskin is one of the main symptoms of balanoposthitis. Balanoposthitis is a common disease, with infectious balanoposthitis being more prevalent in clinical diagnosis. Infectious cases are often caused by Candida albicans, trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Non-infectious factors are usually due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, or dirty substances between the foreskin and the glans. It is recommended that you visit a specialized hospital for examination. Your condition may be balanoposthitis, and it is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness, wear loose clothing, and change underwear frequently.

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