Patient's question:
Earlier, I had balanitis, which was resolved by applying a compound clotrimazole cream. Now it has returned. I might have a slightly long prepuce, but I pay close attention to hygiene and don't really want to get circumcised. I'm asking how to prevent it from recurring and what I should do now.Doctor's answer:
This is balanoposthitis, which is usually common in people with excessive foreskin. Because the normal glans has excretory functions, secretions don't directly touch the underwear but are trapped in the coronal sulcus by the foreskin, leading to balanoposthitis. It is recommended to retract the foreskin as much as possible. Also, obesity may require if the foreskin is too long. If the foreskin is too long, it is necessary to clean the glans coronal sulcus after each urination or have the foreskin removed to achieve a complete cure. Currently, if the itching and pain are severe, applying tacrolimus ointment can alleviate the symptoms. If the condition is not serious, medication should not be used, and it is important to maintain good hygiene at all times.