Patient's question:
After the first three sexual encounters, balanitis (red spots appearing on the glans penis) reoccurred. I initially thought it was a condom allergy. These three times were treated with solutions, soaps, and ointments, and the condition was completely resolved. Then, during the fourth oral sex, balanitis reoccurred again (so I believe it's not an issue with the condom, but possibly related to the female partner). The key this time is that the red spots disappeared here while new ones appeared there. Initially, they appeared in the middle of the glans, then after that area healed, new spots grew in the coronal sulcus. In the past few days, the spots in the coronal sulcus have been gradually disappearing, but now new spots have appeared on the left side of the glans. Occasionally, there is itching, burning, and mild pain in the glans, and the testicles occasionally have a pricking sensation. What could be the cause? The picture shows the newly appeared red spots.Doctor's answer:
In your current situation, it is advisable to consider sexual activity, poor hygiene, or phimosis as potential causes. These factors can lead to recurrent inflammation of the glans, accompanied by symptoms such as itching, red spots, or a burning sensation.For your condition, it is recommended to pay attention to hygiene during sexual activity and to clean the external genital area daily, maintaining good local hygiene. Seeking a professional urologist to examine the shed cells on the glans is essential for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the appropriate medication-based treatment. If phimosis is present, circumcision may be the best option.
For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity while avoiding prolonged sitting in daily life.