Patient's question:
I have had balanoposthitis for a while, with recurring episodes. Now, the itching has increased, and there are noticeable white, scaly-like substances in the grooves of the inner foreskin and glans, which can be wiped off. What kind of infection does this indicate, and how can it be cured? What are the symptoms of balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Excessive foreskin length, smegma, and neglecting local hygiene can lead to the accumulation of dirt inside the foreskin and bacterial infections, resulting in the onset of the disease. In the early stages, mild cases may only present with redness of the glans and inner foreskin, accompanied by itching. Severe cases may cause recurrent pain and tenderness. In later stages, superficial ulcers may develop inside the foreskin, with yellow or cheese-like discharge, often accompanied by a foul odor. The area may become significantly red and swollen, potentially affecting urination and causing dysuria. For any disease, early detection, prevention, and treatment are fundamental to safeguarding health. Severe cases must be treated at a professional urological hospital.