Patient's question:
My husband has recently developed small red bumps on his glans and his foreskin is very red and itchy. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
Your husband may have balanitis, which is primarily caused by fungal infections, usually Candida. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene, wash underwear with boiling water, frequently clean the affected area, and use topical antifungal creams such as Lamisil cream or Clotrimazole cream. For severe cases or those with a longer duration, oral antifungal medications like Fluconazole or Itraconazole may be prescribed.