Patient's question:
For several years, recently developed symptoms, redness and swelling appeared inside the foreskin, along with small papules, itchy and painful.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on your description of symptoms, it is likely that you may have balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin). Consuming spicy foods is one of the factors, and it may also be related to poor local hygiene, friction, masturbation, unclean sexual activity, bacterial infection, and other issues.You can clean the affected area with a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution, then disinfect with povidone-iodine and apply erythromycin ointment. Take oral anti-inflammatory medication to control the infection. Maintain good hygiene of the external genital area, avoid frequent friction with underwear, and wear loose, clean underwear. Wash the underwear thoroughly and expose it to sunlight for drying.
During this period, avoid sexual activity and masturbation, refrain from seafood and spicy foods, drink plenty of water, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid smoking and alcohol.