Patient's question:
My son is twenty years old this year. A few days ago, he got balanitis. When he was young, he had phimosis. Now that he has this illness, I plan to take him for treatment so that it won't flare up again in the future. I wonder if there is the best method for treating balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis often recurs in cases of phimosis or excessive prepuce, primarily due to secondary infection caused by local uncleanliness. The causative pathogens are usually streptococcus, staphylococcus, Escherichia coli, or gonococcus. Based on its infectious nature, clinical diagnosis classifies balanoposthitis into three types: acute bacterial balanoposthitis, candidal balanoposthitis, and trichomonal balanoposthitis.Acute bacterial balanoposthitis: Symptoms include itching, burning, or pain on the glans penis, local congestion and edema of the prepuce. In severe cases, the surface may become disordered, with exudation or peeling, and may even be accompanied by superficial ulcers.
Candidal balanoposthitis: After contracting Candida, the glans penis and prepuce often experience itching and pain, with local congestion and edema. Sometimes, small blisters or disordered areas may appear, and the surface is covered with white patches and cottage-cheese-like discharge.