Patient's question:
A while ago, I started to notice that the head of my penis was a bit itchy. Besides a little pain, I thought I might have balanitis. It's really painful. I want to get it checked, but I don't know what balanitis is.Doctor's answer:
Candidal balanoposthitis: More common in cases of excessive foreskin, with a history of unprotected sex, mild erythema of the penis foreskin and glans, white cheesy patches on the inner foreskin and coronal sulcus of the glans, and pinpoint-sized pale red papules on the glans. If it affects the external foreskin and scrotum, it may present as scaly erythema. If the navicular fossa is involved, symptoms such as frequent urination and dysuria may occur. Local symptoms may include burning sensation and itching. For individuals with candidiasis allergy, recurrent penile itching and burning sensation, along with balanoposthitis erythema, may occur several hours after unprotected sex. Occasionally, a sudden, edematous balanoposthitis may recur. The primary manifestations include significant swelling of the penis foreskin, severe itching, and superficial ulcers. This condition, as a urological disease, is difficult to cure. Friends suffering from this should always maintain a positive attitude.