Patient's question:
My symptoms are that a few days ago, the inside of my foreskin became red, swollen, and itchy, with redness at the connection between the foreskin and the glans. After that, I used potassium permanganate for cleaning, and it took about 12 days. At the beginning, the connection area stopped being red, and the itching also reduced, but the foreskin still remained red and swollen. However, a new problem has now appeared—there are two areas below the urethral opening of the glans that have changed color, becoming darker and more noticeable. They don’t hurt or itch. There are also a few small red spots on the glans, which also don’t hurt or itch.I’m wondering if I should still focus on using potassium permanganate for cleaning and taking oral anti-inflammatory medication? What kind of anti-inflammatory medication works well? I’d appreciate examples! Thank you! What are the small red spots? They don’t hurt or itch! I’m quite worried!
Doctor's answer:
Your condition is commonly seen in urinary and genital infections, with a variety of pathogens, such as streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria, that can cause the issue. It is recommended to identify the root cause for targeted treatment. Avoid self-medication. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect your overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.