Patient's question:
Child came home from school today and noticed he kept scratching his leg. When asked why, he said he would get a bath at night, but found his glans was red and swollen. What should I do about the child's balanitis?Doctor's answer:
The color of the glans penis mucosa appears abnormal and can be caused by various factors such as local irritation and the transmission of pathogens. Balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and the glans penis. Normally, a certain lipid substance secreted in the normal foreskin cavity can accumulate in the foreskin due to conditions like phimosis and excessive foreskin, leading to balanoposthitis. If there is a clear infectious issue, it is necessary to take oral medication promptly.