Patient's question:
Today afternoon while I was using the restroom, I suddenly noticed a small blister the size of a rice grain on my glans. Because there was no pain or itching sensation, I didn't realize it until then. Also, my foreskin isn't long, so I'm wondering what could be causing this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main suspected conditions are two:1. Balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin): You can rinse with mild salt water daily, then apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. Generally, it should heal within a week.
2. Genital herpes: This condition causes blisters that break after a few days, then heal on their own, but may recur. It is relatively difficult to treat and requires prompt medical attention. The recurrence rate is quite high, and the condition is considered cured only if there are no symptoms for six months to a year after treatment. However, this disease can also be transmitted through recent unsafe sexual contact, though other transmission opportunities are rare.
I recommend you go to the hospital for a check-up.