Patient's question:
I have a slightly long foreskin, and my glans is itchy with smegma. The doctor said it's balanitis.Doctor's answer:
The main cause of balanoposthitis is excessive foreskin or phimosis, as the local area cannot be cleaned frequently. The shedding of keratinized epithelial cells and the secretion of glands create favorable conditions for the growth of other bacteria, leading to chronic inflammation. Currently, in addition to systemic antibiotic treatment for penile balanitis, local cleaning should be performed. Balanoposthitis can recur, and circumcision should be performed after the inflammation has completely subsided! It is recommended to seek treatment at relevant, (standardized) specialized hospitals.