Patient's question:
Itchy for three or four days at the connection point between the glans and foreskin, seems like balanitis. I'm only 18 years old, don't have a girlfriend or sexual life, and now I feel embarrassed to tell my family. What are the self-treatment methods for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Treatment methods for balanitis, first and foremost, the main cause of balanitis is excessive foreskin or phimosis. Due to the inability to clean the area frequently, the shedding of keratinized epithelium and the secretion of glands create favorable conditions for other bacteria to thrive, leading to chronic inflammation. Currently, in addition to systemic antibacterial medications for penile balanitis, local cleaning should also be performed. Twice to three times a day, oral anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken. If the foreskin is excessive, after the condition improves, circumcision can be considered. If surgery is not desired, after recovery, it is recommended to rinse with clean water daily and maintain cleanliness.