Patient's question:
My foreskin is a bit long, but it can be fully retracted to expose the glans. Every time I take a bath, I clean the inner side of the foreskin and the glans. However, sometimes I still notice that the skin near the frenulum at the bottom of the glans is slightly red and swollen, and sometimes it itches. How is balanitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by unclean sexual activity and phimosis. It can be infected with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, smegma (accumulated dirt between the foreskin and glans) may build up, stimulating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation again. It is recommended to visit the infectious diseases department for a definitive diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment. Men with urological conditions can use folk remedies as supplementary treatment alongside professional medical care. In daily diet, it is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge drink.