Patient's question:
Hello doctor, how can I treat balanitis? I felt very uncomfortable in my groin area a few weeks ago, and after a check-up, I was diagnosed with balanitis. After taking medication and applying drops, I still feel that it hasn't been completely cured. How can balanitis beed? Is it necessary to have a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
If you have balanoposthitis frequently and it keeps recurring, it is usually due to acute bacterial infections or poor hygiene. Additionally, it could be caused by infections in the vagina of the partner, leading to cross-infection. In clinical diagnosis, when treating balanoposthitis, if medication fails to provide a cure and the condition keeps recurring, it may be necessary to undergo a circumcision procedure at a local hospital. After the foreskin is removed, the glans will be exposed to friction with underwear or the external environment, which can normally prevent inflammation.