Patient's question:
A year ago, while taking a shower, I noticed countless small spots on the inside of my foreskin and glans, which were neither painful nor itchy. Over the past year, the number hasn't increased or decreased. I visited a urologist, some of whom prescribed medication for balanitis, which had no effect. Others said it was nothing serious, just sebum hyperplasia, and that it wasn't a big deal! They said it didn't matter if I didn't treat it. I'd like to ask, what exactly is this? I've had a urine test, and the results were negative. Does anyone know what this could be?Doctor's answer:
There are red rashes on the glans, which are generally considered to be eczema, papules, balanitis, or genital warts. Among these, inflammation caused by excessive foreskin or poor hygiene is relatively common. If there is a history of unsafe sexual contact, genital warts should be considered. Additionally, if it is balanitis, it is important to determine the specific type of bacteria causing the inflammation to treat it accordingly. For example, candidal balanitis cannot be treated simply with conventional anti-inflammatory drugs. It is recommended that you visit a regular hospital for standardized examination to identify the specific condition and then choose the appropriate treatment method.