Patient's question:
I recently don't know why I have been feeling very uncomfortable downstairs, and I also don't get morning erections anymore. Is it a problem if I have a long foreskin and red spots on the head of my penis?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity or phimosis. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it; alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, smegma—the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans—can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, causing inflammation. It is recommended to consult an infectious disease specialist for a definitive diagnosis to enable timely and appropriate treatment.