Patient's question:
I recently noticed white cheesy patches in my foreskin and on the coronal sulcus 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. What should patients with balanoposthitis do?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis can lead to sexual dysfunction. During the inflammatory phase of balanitis, the sexual sensory nerves of the glans are in a sensitive state, and combined with the damage caused by inflammation, it makes it easier to experience premature ejaculation during sexual activity. In the long term, this can lead to the recurrence of erectile dysfunction. Additionally, the formation of a thickened stricture ring due to phimosis and adhesion of the prepuce can cause backward traction during penile erection, resulting in weak erection. Balanitis can also lead to male infertility.