Patient's question:
After having sex with my girlfriend for three days, I noticed small red bumps on my glans and foreskin. Online says it might be balanitis. If I don't go to the hospital, will it heal on its own with more attention to hygiene? I feel so uncomfortable. What should I pay attention to when treating balanitis of the foreskin and glans?Doctor's answer:
1. Patients with balanoposthitis should pay attention to the cleanliness of the glans, frequently clean the glans area to avoid the accumulation of smegma, which helps alleviate the condition.2. Local treatment is crucial. For cases with dry scaling as the primary symptom, apply corticosteroid ointment. For cases with disordered exudate as the primary symptom, change the dressing on the ulcerated area daily and undergo physical therapy.
3. For the treatment of balanoposthitis, patients should maintain a positive mental state, actively face the condition, and choose a formal urological hospital to implement standardized comprehensive treatment for balanoposthitis, preventing the condition from worsening.