What are the small red bumps on the glans and inside the foreskin?

Patient's question:

I have irregular small red bumps on my glans and inside my foreskin. They don't hurt but occasionally itch. They usually improve after a few days, and when they do, there is peeling. However, they frequently recur. What could be the cause?

Doctor's answer:

In your case, it is considered to be balanoposthitis. The infectious type is often caused by sexual intercourse, transmitting Candida albicans, trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Non-infectious factors are mostly 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, leading to inflammation again. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a detailed examination and timely treatment. Patients should actively undergo examinations and treatments when facing the harm of male reproductive health issues. Avoid avoiding medical visits. If male reproductive health issues are not cured after prolonged treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.

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