Patient's question:
My boyfriend recently noticed that his glans is red and swollen, and it's also itchy and painful with some small red bumps. I searched online and found it's likely balanitis. What kind of assistance I need: I don't know if balanitis is serious. If he goes to the hospital for treatment, which department should he see?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanitis should be treated by the urology department. If there are small red spots, you should see a dermatologist. I had balanitis last time, and I didn't pay enough attention to it when I saw the urologist. Then the doctor told me I should see a dermatologist. After seeing the dermatologist and getting some medication, it was better within less than a week. You might have contracted balanitis through dirty masturbation. Candida, Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae can all cause balanoposthitis. Non-infectious factors are mostly due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the accumulation of dirty substances between the foreskin and the glans, which can irritate the foreskin and mucosa, leading to inflammation again. However, don't worry. Just rinse it with clean water every day.