Patient's question:
While using the restroom recently, I noticed some particles on my glans, but there are no other symptoms. Is it normal to have particles on the glans?Doctor's answer:
This is not normal. It could be balanoposthitis, which may be caused by unsafe sexual practices or phimosis. Alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, dirty substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, may accumulate, stimulating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation. Additionally, unsafe sexual practices cannot be ruled out as a possible cause of sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to consult an infectious disease specialist for a definitive diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.