Patient's question:
I am 28 years old this year, and I just got married recently. In the past few days, I have noticed some itchy sensation on my glans and foreskin. I want to scratch it, but I feel embarrassed to do so. What could be going on? Could it be that I have some sexually transmitted disease? Doctor, what is the reason for the slight itching on the glans and foreskin?Doctor's answer:
Your symptoms cannot be ruled out as possibly being eczema, but at the same time, they also cannot be ruled out as a recurrence of previous candidal vulvovaginitis, which was caused by sexual transmission leading to a secondary occurrence of candidal balanitis. Generally, sexually transmitted diseases do not cause recurrent itching. There is no need to worry, so it is recommended to follow up for a thorough examination. If it is candidal balanitis, a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution is usually used for washing. For patients with phimosis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain a regular lifestyle in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.