Patient's question:
The glans has redness and swelling, with a slight itch. How can one determine if it's bacterial balanitis or fungal balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Bacterial balanitis is primarily characterized by local redness, swelling, and erosion, as well as ulcer formation. Bacterial balanitis can spread backward to the urinary system, leading to conditions such as cystitis and pyelonephritis. Fungal balanitis mainly presents with redness and swelling of the glans, coronal sulcus, and inner foreskin, accompanied by scattered red papules. The most prominent symptom of fungal balanitis is intense itching of the glans and penile skin. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease.