Patient's question:
A few days ago, I got balanitis, which was very severe at the time. The entire glans was swollen and red, and some small, dense red bumps also appeared. Later, I used ointment and took anti-inflammatory medication. Now I noticed that the skin around the glans is peeling. So, I want to understand from the internet whether peeling after balanitis is a sign of recovery?Doctor's answer:
The inflammation of the glans causing peeling is actually the shedding of epithelial cells, which is induced by bacterial infection. From a clinical diagnostic perspective, redness, swelling, and pain caused by glans inflammation are relatively common symptoms. Antibiotic ointment can be applied externally for treatment. If there are only small bumps and peeling, sodium bicarbonate or potassium permanganate can be used for washing, followed by the application of mupirocin ointment/cream externally.There are several treatment methods for glans inflammation, but since the patient's condition varies, the chosen treatment approach may differ. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive targeted treatment.