Patient's question:
A friend had forceful oral sex. The next day, red spots reappeared, more noticeable when moist and less visible when dry. Online sources suggest it might be balanitis. A pharmacist recommended Lianmei. Is it effective?Doctor's answer:
You had better go to the hospital for a check-up to see what is causing the balanitis. The common causes of balanitis can be either infectious or non-infectious. Due to unclean sexual intercourse, infections with Candida, trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasma, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae can all lead to balanitis. Non-infectious factors are often due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, which can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, causing inflammation again. It is recommended that you visit a regular and professional urological hospital for relevant tests to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Without a clear diagnosis, do not blindly use medication to avoid adverse effects. If you have balanitis, it is important to pay attention to local hygiene and clean the glans and foreskin daily. If the foreskin is too long, seek timely treatment.