Patient's question:
Recently, the area where the foreskin retracts a bit has been itchy. I started rubbing it, and it became more comfortable the more I rubbed. But today, it's still itchy and a bit painful, so I pushed the foreskin down and noticed some red spots like those seen in wet dermatitis under the glans! Is this a disease? What kind of disease is it? Why does this happen? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, please consider the possibility of balanitis. The causes of balanitis are often due to phimosis, paraphimosis, masturbation, trauma, and infection, etc. This leads to the shedding of keratinized epithelial cells and glandular secretion, creating a favorable environment for other bacteria to multiply, causing inflammation. The clinical manifestations are often localized itching, redness, swelling, erosion, and even ulcers, with the presence of discharge and odor. In severe cases, it may cause fever, chills, systemic symptoms, or even penile swelling and pain.In daily life, attention should be paid to the hygiene of the external genitalia. If there is phimosis or paraphimosis, surgical treatment should be considered early. Masturbation and sexual activity should be regular, avoiding unsafe sex. Clothing should be loose, and a diet should be free of spicy and irritating foods. It is recommended that you seek medical examination and treatment as soon as possible. Wishing you good health!