Patient's question:
A month ago, after sexual activity, I didn't clean my penis glans promptly. When I finally cleaned it, I noticed some swelling. Additionally, there were red, pea-sized blister-like bumps in the grooves behind the glans, with four of them arranged in a circle. By the third day, the swelling had subsided, but the bumps remained. It's been almost a month now, and I haven't seen a doctor. Two of the bumps have now started to erode, and I've noticed yellow discharge stains on my underwear. Sometimes it itches as well. I suspect it might be balanitis? I don't want my girlfriend or my parents' friends to find out. I don't want to go to the hospital. What kind of medication should I use to treat this? Please help me!! First follow-up question: NowDoctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description of this situation, it is highly likely to be caused by balanoposthitis! First, this condition is a relatively common disease. If the herpes virus infection can be ruled out, then you can clean with clean water once in the morning and once at night. You can also use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. Clean the foreskin and glans penis frequently to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. In daily life, you should have a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods.