Patient's question:
I'm not very keen on getting circumcised, but there are some small bumps around the head of my penis and under the foreskin. After doing some research, I found out it's just a common case of balanitis, which is a rash. A biopsy was done and it was confirmed to be benign, so it's just a matter of maintaining good hygiene. I'm not very keen on getting circumcised, but what should I do about the rash around the head of my penis and under the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
The situation you described should be caused by balanitis granuloma, which is triggered by excessive foreskin. Generally, this condition doesn't require treatment unless the foreskin is indeed excessive, in which case surgery is recommended. Additionally, it's difficult to resolve the pearl-like lesions with topical medication alone. The best approach is to use laser treatment to completely eliminate them. However, if there are no discomforts, leaving it untreated is usually not a problem. Your condition is not related to sexually transmitted diseases, so it cannot be transmitted. Untreated, it will not affect your sexual life either. There's no need to worry too much. Actually, suffering from a urological condition isn't something to be feared. Patients should believe in their ability to overcome the illness. As long as it's detected early and treated promptly, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.