Patient's question:
A little over a year. I have been going to regular large hospitals for treatment without much improvement. I have seen both dermatology and urology departments. Recently, I have been treated at the Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. There is mild inflammation. Symptoms include redness and pain in the foreskin with slight scaling. What are the conventional treatment plans for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. It can be transmitted by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, leading to recurrent inflammation. It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department for a clear diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.