Patient's question:
I recently noticed white cheesy patches in my foreskin and on the corona of my glans, as well as needle-sized pale red papules on the glans. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I have balanoposthitis. How should balanoposthitis be treated correctly?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis require timely medical treatment: Some patients do not take this condition seriously, believing it's not a serious disease and that taking some anti-inflammatory medication will be enough. In reality, this mindset is incorrect. If phimosis and balanitis are not treated promptly, the inflammation can spread. Initially, there may be no pain, but over time, inflammatory cells can enter the male reproductive system directly through the urethra, leading to various urological conditions. If the inflammation is severe, it may affect semen quality, resulting in male infertility.