Patient's question:
I am 18 years old, and the area where the glans and foreskin connect has been itchy for three or four days. It seems like I might have balanoposthitis. Now, the foreskin and the sulcus of the glans are sticky and moist, and they itch occasionally, sometimes not itching for a long time. How can I safely treat balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
When balanitis occurs again, most patients believe it is a sexually transmitted disease and do not purchase topical sterilizing and anti-inflammatory drugs, causing the local skin to suffer severe chemical irritation, leading to redness, swelling, and exudation, which continuously exacerbate the inflammatory response. This can ultimately result in chronic balanoposthitis, causing significant harm to the patient's body. Alternatively, it may be due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, where dirty substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, accumulate, irritating the local foreskin and mucosa and triggering inflammation again. It is recommended to visit the infectious diseases department for a clear diagnosis to facilitate timely and targeted treatment.