Patient's question:
My hygiene has always been quite good, but recently I developed balanitis. What causes balanitis?Doctor's answer:
So how exactly does male balanitis occur? 1. Medication. In daily life, the improper use of many medications can easily lead to the recurrence of balanitis. Generally speaking, balanitis caused by medication often presents with itching and a burning sensation. This type of balanitis usually affects a relatively small area, appearing as a single spot or a small, superficial patch resembling a bruise. 2. Syphilis. In clinical diagnosis, syphilis can also cause balanitis, but it typically appears on the glans after the formation of a chancre. The glans may then develop a white, confluent surface, and swelling may occur. This differs from general infectious balanitis, which usually presents with redness and swelling of the entire glans, as well as an odor.