Patient's question:
The glans has red spots with relatively clear margins. The glans is smooth, but when the foreskin is retracted for about 20 minutes, it feels very dry and hard, as if the skin has thickened. The glans is not very itchy, but it might itch two or three times a day, each time lasting only a few seconds—just a sudden itch that disappears after a few seconds. Last time my wife had a thorough examination, the hospital's results showed vaginal flora imbalance and prescribed medication. I want to ask what type of balanitis this might be? Besides the hardness when the foreskin is retracted, the inner surface of the foreskin's epidermis has hardened, leaving a few noticeable rings of skin that seem higher than the surrounding area. I have also used my wife's Honghe wash solution to soak the glans, and after soaking for dozens of seconds, I feel a slight tingling sensation. Previously, I used medication for less than a month with no effect, so I strongly doubt it's not candidal balanitis but rather trichomoniasis? I cannot confirm it now.Doctor's answer:
It should be due to excessive foreskin or lack of attention to hygiene. It is recommended to wash daily and wear loose cotton underwear. You should have a thorough examination at the hospital. The condition of balanitis can be relieved in the dermatology or urology department, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recur after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay more attention to personal hygiene.