Patient's question:
Gland redness and peeling The glans is red and swollen with white scaling peeling off, and there are very few small blistersDoctor's answer:
Hello, you have peeling of the glans along with redness and small blisters, which is likely caused by a Candida infection leading to candidal balanoposthitis. If you have a history of unsafe sexual activity, it cannot be ruled out that it may also be genital herpes. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a thorough examination to rule out sexually transmitted diseases. For candidiasis, a fungal direct examination can be performed for diagnosis, and treatments such as topical nystatin can be used. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in a timely manner, it may affect your health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life.