Patient's question:
I have had balanitis for over two years. There is itching on the foreskin, and there are white cheesy secretions in the coronal sulcus. Even after daily cleaning, they still exist. Recently, the glans and urethra have been itchy and painful. There are small red papules and shallow ulcers on the surface of the glans and foreskin in a few places, with recurrent attacks, making it hard to bear the pain and itching. Every time I retract the foreskin, it feels a bit sticky on both the foreskin and the glans. The condition has persisted for a year, and I am now using erythromycin ointment. What are the symptoms of balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Simple redness of the glans alone cannot be diagnosed as balanitis. If there is no pain, swelling, itching, there is no need for treatment, and it will absolutely not affect your health. It is best to wait and see for now. If the glans repeatedly swells, aches, turns red, and itches, it may be balanitis. It is advisable to use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning, as it tends to be more effective.