Patient's question:
There are some red spots on the glans, and the foreskin is also red and swollen. It feels itchy, and it's also painful when touched. How to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
For balanoposthitis, it is necessary to seek treatment promptly at a standardized specialized hospital to comprehensively prevent the condition from worsening further. Some forms of balanitis are contagious, so treatment must be truly effective. If the condition is caused by excessive foreskin, it may also require a circumcision procedure to resolve the issue. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the severity of the condition, whereas delayed treatment can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and targeted treatment, and in daily life, they should avoid overexertion and pay attention to personal hygiene.