Patient's question:
Yesterday I noticed red rashes on the glans and swelling of the foreskin. This morning when I woke up, I found that the swelling of the foreskin was so severe that it hurt to urinate, and the foreskin had peeled off a layer of skin.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it should be acute superficial balanoposthitis. Generally, it is caused by excessive foreskin, where the inner lining's secretions cannot be cleared promptly, allowing pathogens to grow and multiply, leading to local inflammation with symptoms such as: redness, swelling, blisters, red spots, discharge, smegma, itching, and a bad odor. Solutions: If the condition is mild, it can be treated by frequently rinsing with clean water or using potassium permanganate solution.