Patient's question:
Medical history (onset time, main symptoms, changes in symptoms, etc.): Symptoms of balanitis? What is the most effective treatment for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis is an inflammation that occurs between the glans and the redundant foreskin due to a warm, moist bacterial culture formed by shed epithelial cells, glandular secretions, and smegma bacteria. Bacteria enter and cause inflammation. Balanitis is more common in adolescents and children. It is often caused by redundant foreskin and the accumulation of smegma in the foreskin when local hygiene is neglected, leading to bacterial infection. Balanitis can be completely prevented. Maintaining good hygiene habits and undergoing circumcision for those with redundant foreskin or phimosis can effectively prevent the condition.