Patient's question:
How to treat balanitis. How to treat balanitis.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it. Alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and insufficient hygiene, dirty substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, may accumulate, stimulating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation again. It is recommended to visit an infectious disease department for a clear diagnosis, which will facilitate timely symptomatic treatment. Balanoposthitis tends to recur easily, requiring long-term medication.