Patient's question:
After a one-time payment, the skin around the foreskin has started to itch. It has become increasingly severe, and many granular growths have appeared around the foreskin. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Mainly, the condition is considered to be balanitis, which is caused by a fungal infection. It is more common in cases of excessive foreskin, where lack of timely hygiene after sexual activity leads to the issue. It can be treated with topical miconazole or clotrimazole ointment, as well as oral itraconazole or nystatin tablets, among others. There is a risk of cross-infection, so both partners should be treated together. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely and appropriate medication and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.