Patient's question:
The condition is quite severe. Could you please tell me what causes balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis. A lipoidal substance secreted normally in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma under conditions of phimosis or excessive foreskin, irritating the foreskin and glans to cause balanoposthitis. It is often caused by friction from underwear, psychological trauma, or local irritation from soap and detergents.Hello, balanoposthitis can be treated with soaking in a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and applying an anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic balanoposthitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments are required. If phimosis or foreskin edema prevents movement or drainage, and inflammation does not subside with standard treatment, the (preputial dorsal slit) may be performed.