Patient's question:
Balanitis, the main symptoms are a lot of dirt every night, the foreskin is slightly swollen, do I need to get circumcisedDoctor's answer:
In your case, it is balanoposthitis caused by excessive foreskin, which is a fungal infection. As you mentioned, there is often smegma accumulation, sometimes with a bit of redness and itching. If this occurs for the first time, applying some ointment for a few days should help. If it recurs repeatedly, you will need to undergo a circumcision to this issue. Balanitis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period.