Patient's question:
After masturbation, the foreskin became slightly red and swollen. I didn't pay much attention at the time because I had experienced this before and it had gone away quickly. Three days later, when I checked the foreskin, I noticed redness and swelling again at the corona of the glans. The upper side of the glans was also red. After searching on Baidu, I thought it might be balanitis. I bought some anti-inflammatory medication and applied an anti-inflammatory ointment. Two days later, I noticed some swelling had subsided, but the glans was still very red and had small blisters. The foreskin at the corona of the glans showed signs of ulcers on one side.Doctor's answer:
Oral or topical antibiotics are primarily used to treat balanitis caused by bacterial or fungal infections. If the balanitis is due to skin irritation from chemicals, it is necessary to prevent further contact with those chemicals. If needed, doctors may use medication to reduce the patient's itching and pain. If the balanitis frequently recurs and the patient's foreskin is difficult to retract for cleaning, consideration should be given to the need for circumcision. The foreskin can heal, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's treatment, appropriate medication, and additional measures are essential.