Patient's question:
Tonight while I was taking a bath, I noticed white particles between my glans and foreskin. I'm only in middle school and don't really understand that area, and I feel too embarrassed to ask my parents or a doctor, but I'm still worried it might be some kind of problem. So I want to ask what could be causing the white particles in the folds of my glans and foreskin?Doctor's answer:
The glans and the corona of the prepuce have white granules, which is a benign inflammation. These white, pearl-like granules are commonly seen in pearl disease, which is often caused during puberty. Patients with excessive prepuce are most susceptible, primarily due to poor local hygiene leading to friction between the prepuce and glans. It is important to pay attention to local hygiene. If the granules continue to increase, they can be removed at the hospital through laser treatment. In addition to timely treatment for urological diseases, patients should maintain a positive attitude when facing the illness.