Patient's question:
Doctor, recently there is some redness in my foreskin locally, it needs to be pulled back to be seen, but the glans is fine and there is no sensation. What is this problem? I hope you can give an answer. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by unsafe sexual practices or phimosis. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it; alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, causing inflammation. It is recommended to visit an infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.