Patient's question:
Got balanitis, itchy with white discharge. The detailed check-up results are hard to understand. Could you help me identify what bacteria caused it and how to treat it? Is it necessary to have the foreskin removed? If so, does it need to be removed only after the inflammation subsides?Doctor's answer:
Under the foreskin, the dirty substance is called smegma. The dirt is usually yellowish-white, and if not cleaned promptly, it can lead to balanoposthitis, which is harmful to health and also causes a bad odor. The bacteria mentioned in the report are not categorized; they are the most common types of bacteria. If not cleaned, it can lead to inflammation and balanoposthitis, and can also cause vaginal infections in women, among other issues. If it's just due to overgrowth, you can flip the foreskin back to expose the glans and wash it every night, just like washing your face.