Patient's question:
The doctor today accidentally noticed that the foreskin of my penis, almost at the base, had some white patches. Upon closer inspection, there was a small circular area with some peeling, less than 1 millimeter in size. During my bath, rubbing it once made it completely recover to look like the original skin. Is this condition normal? Besides, I am 18 years old and have excessive foreskin, but I often clean my penis. Will this lead to penile cancer? Is it normal for there to be some small areas of peeling on the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
This may be a symptom of balanitis, so you need to pay attention to cleaning. Use hot or lukewarm water or potassium permanganate for cleaning. Take oral anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling and pain-relieving medications, such as cyproheptadine or diphenhydramine tablets. Always maintain hygiene and avoid spicy and irritating foods. After it heals, you can have the foreskin removed at the hospital's surgical department, which will help improve the condition. Pay attention to personal hygiene to prevent re-infection. In addition to active treatment, patients with urological diseases also need to maintain a good mood in their daily lives.