Patient's question:
I have had balanitis for a while, with recurring episodes. Recently, I noticed some small red spots on my glans again. Now, the itching has increased, and there are obvious white, scaly-like substances in the grooves of the inner foreskin and glans. What should I do about balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Circumcision balanitis is indeed a condition that tends to recur frequently. It is recommended that, in addition to proper daily care (such as maintaining hygiene, eating a light diet, quitting smoking and alcohol, avoiding excessive sexual activity, paying attention to hygiene before and after sexual intercourse, and undergoing circumcision if there is excessive foreskin, etc.), further diagnosis of the causative pathogens of the disease should be conducted. It is suggested to re-examine the secretion from the glans and perform routine secretion tests as well as bacterial culture and other related examinations. Therefore, patients should receive timely symptomatic treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.