Patient's question:
I have had balanoposthitis for a while, with recurring episodes. Now, the itching has increased, and there are noticeable white, scaly-like substances in the grooves of the inner foreskin and glans, which can be wiped off. What type of infection does this indicate? What are the symptoms and treatments for balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis is a common condition, with clinical diagnosis more frequently indicating infectious balanoposthitis. Infectious cases are often caused by unsafe sexual contact, transmitting Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Non-infectious factors are usually due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, or the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and the glans.After understanding why the glans might feel itchy, it is recommended to visit a hospital for follow-up. Balanoposthitis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after recovery.