What is balanitis?

Patient's question:

I have phimosis. I clean it every day, but my classmates say it's easy to get circumscriptive purulent balanoposthitis this way. The glans is red with red spots and needle-like blisters. What kind of disease is balanoposthitis?

Doctor's answer:

Considering it may be symptoms caused by local inflammation, it is recommended to actively treat the symptoms accordingly. It is suggested to use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning during this period. Clean the foreskin and glans penis frequently to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. If there is phimosis or paraphimosis, circumcision should be performed. Maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.

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