Patient's question:
I suddenly noticed small, clustered bumps appearing on the coronal sulcus of my glans on September 15th. There were about seven or eight of them. On the 18th, I visited Zhongshan Hospital in Qingpu and got tested for HIV and syphilis, both of which came back negative. I was prescribed tretinoin cream and fusidic acid cream, which I used for about ten days. The condition improved and disappeared, but on October 6th, I went to Huashan Hospital in Shanghai, where the doctor diagnosed me with balanoposthitis. I was prescribed boric acid and fusidic acid cream, which helped somewhat. However, two days ago, the bumps became slightly swollen again, and last night, a few new, small bumps appeared in other areas. I have been experiencing frequent urination. It has been about 37 days since I first noticed the issue.The second photo shows several small, newly discovered bumps, and I have been having frequent urination.
Could you please help me understand what this might be and provide some guidance on how to treat it? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is balanitis, and it hasn't been properly treated yet. It is recommended that you focus on following the doctor's advice for treatment. Additionally, you should also pay attention to keeping the genital area dry and clean. The condition of balanitis tends to recur frequently, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to immediately go to a professional and reputable hospital for diagnosis. Treatment should be considered based on the results of the examination. Also, pay attention to a proper diet and avoid sexual activity.