Patient's question:
The inside of the foreskin is red, slightly swollen a bit, sometimes it can turn red to the glans. When retracted, the red area is a bit larger, but it's not obvious, painless and itchy. This redness has happened three times. The first time, it was accompanied by a smell, and some medication helped it go away. A few months later, it turned red again, but there was no smell. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Based on this situation, it is considered to be caused by balanitis, which is generally related to conditions such as excessive foreskin, local dampness, or poor hygiene. For the treatment of balanitis, medication recommendations include applying potassium permanganate solution externally, using topical medications, and taking oral medications. In addition to active medication treatment, it is advisable to minimize the intake of spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to personal hygiene, and consider circumcision if there is excessive foreskin. There are many treatment methods for male reproductive health conditions, but since the symptoms of patients vary, the diagnostic methods employed also differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as they notice symptoms.