Patient's question:
Please, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend on the 1st of this month in the morning, and in the afternoon when I went to the bathroom, I noticed two small red spots on my glans that are neither painful nor itchy. It has been almost 20 days now, and the initial small red spot has disappeared, but several more have appeared in other parts of the glans. I have slightly excessive foreskin. What is this condition and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, small red spots on the glans are typical symptoms of balanitis, which refers to inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans. A lipid substance normally secreted in the normal foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma under conditions of phimosis or excessive foreskin, stimulating the foreskin and glans to cause balanitis. I believe everyone knows how harmful balanitis is to men, so it's important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary issues, with a diet focusing on light foods and avoiding irritating foods. Additionally, regular follow-up visits can be scheduled when necessary.