Patient's question:
The symptoms of the two diseases are not very different. How can I distinguish between genital herpes and balanitis with the naked eye? I would like to ask the expert how I should treat it for the best results.Doctor's answer:
In clinical diagnosis, the common types of balanoposthitis include the following, with their symptoms:(1) Acute superficial balanoposthitis initially presents with local redness, redness and swelling of the penis skin, and a sensation of heat and itching in the glans. When the foreskin is retracted, it is evident that the inner surface of the foreskin and glans are congested and discolored, with exudate, and even bleeding. Secondary infection may lead to small ulcers and foul-smelling, creamy purulent discharge. Pain is felt upon friction with underwear, and patients often experience difficulty in movement. It may be accompanied by swelling and tenderness of the inguinal lymph nodes.
(2) Circumferential purulent balanoposthitis presents with erythema on the glans and foreskin, which gradually expands in a ring-like pattern, potentially forming superficial ulcers.