Patient's question:
I often have itching in the penis, occasionally accompanied by a feeling of pain. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. What are the symptoms of balanitis? How can balanitis be treated most effectively?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs between the glans and the redundant foreskin. It is caused by a warm, moist bacterial culture formed by shed epithelial cells, glandular secretions, and smegma bacteria. Bacterial invasion leads to inflammation. Balanitis is more common in adolescents and children. It often develops due to redundant foreskin, accumulation of smegma in the foreskin when local hygiene is neglected, and subsequent bacterial infection. Balanitis can be completely prevented through good hygiene practices. Regular attention to maintaining good hygiene habits, as well as undergoing circumcision for those with a redundant foreskin or phimosis (where the foreskin cannot be retracted), can effectively prevent the condition.