Patient's question:
I previously had balanitis. After soaking with permanganate, the blisters on my glans disappeared. Now it's the area where the glans connects to the foreskin. That connecting flesh is extremely itchy. Besides the white discharge, it's like the mud that rubs off my body. I've been continuing to soak with permanganate, but it's not showing much improvement. What should I do?Personal hygiene issues are mostly resolved. I wash every night, but the white discharge reappears within a few hours. Before getting balanitis, I never experienced this before.
Regarding the assistance I need:
- Why is the area where the glans connects to the foreskin (the flesh below the glans) itchy?
- I clean it every day and soak with permanganate for 10 minutes daily, but it's not disappearing. What should I do?
- What are the side effects of using too much permanganate?
- What should I do?
- I have phimosis.
Doctor's answer:
Penile phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans penis in a natural state, and it cannot be retracted to reveal the glans during erection. The difference between phimosis and paraphimosis is that paraphimosis can be manually retracted to expose the glans. Phimosis can be a risk factor for various diseases, such as balanoposthitis, premature ejaculation, and painful masturbation. Considering the prevention of diseases and improving sexual quality of life, it is recommended to undergo circumcision at an early stage. The surgery has advantages such as a short operation time, no need for hospitalization post-surgery, minimal psychological trauma, and inconspicuous wound healing that does not affect aesthetics. Additionally, it is important to maintain local hygiene at all times. Wishing you good health! Phimosis can be relieved, but the treatment period is generally long.