Patient's question:
The doctor said my brother has balanitis, with some white scales around his foreskin. Besides frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete urination, these symptoms often recur when he urinates. What are the exact causes of balanitis in men?Doctor's answer:
1. Sexual contact: Sexual activity is one of the transmission routes for balanoposthitis. When the female partner has many sexually transmitted diseases, sexual activity directly affects the male penis, thereby causing balanoposthitis. This type of balanoposthitis is highly contagious.2. Trauma: When the male foreskin is subjected to excessive sexual activity, tugging, or zipper-related injuries, it may develop rust or redness, making it easier for bacteria to invade and ultimately leading to inflammation.