Patient's question:
What causes balanitis? What are the causes of balanitis? It seems like I often have redness on my glans, redness and swelling of the penis skin, pain, and itching. I researched it and it seems like it might be balanitis. How is balanitis of the prepuce treated? What conditions can cause balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis, annular purulent balanitis appears on the glans and foreskin, characterized by erythema that gradually expands in a ring shape, potentially forming superficial ulcers. Acute superficial balanitis initially presents with local redness, redness and swelling of the penis skin, accompanied by a sensation of heat and itching on the glans. Trichomoniasis balanitis causes papules and erythema on the glans, which gradually expand with clear margins. Tiny needle-sized vesicles are visible on the erythema, eventually forming erosions. Balanitis is a very common male reproductive infectious disease. If effectively suppressed in its early stages, it can completely prevent harm to the body.