Patient's question:
My foreskin is a bit long, but it doesn't affect my sex life, so I never did anything about it. However, recently I've been experiencing some itching down there, and my glans is very red. I went to see a doctor, who said I've contracted balanoposthitis. Does balanoposthitis spread?Doctor's answer:
Experts quote that many cases of balanoposthitis are not infectious at all. For example, friction, contraceptives, and non-communicable factors such as local psychological trauma, soaps, and detergents can cause irritation. Locally, it may manifest as desquamation, edematous erythema, exudation, or even peeling. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it can lead to inflammation and the formation of ulcers. Patients experience significant pain and difficulty in movement. Clinically, it is referred to as acute superficial balanitis. How balanoposthitis becomes infectious is primarily related to the factors that cause it. Syphilis can also lead to balanitis.