Patient's question:
The glans has red spots, peeling, and slight itchingDoctor's answer:
Hello, this is related to balanitis. Balanoposthitis is a common disease. It is divided into balanitis and posthitis, and is often called balanoposthitis of the penis because they frequently occur simultaneously. This inflammation can be infectious or non-infectious, and infectious balanoposthitis is more common in clinical practice. Infectious cases are often caused by unclean sexual intercourse, leading to infections with Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria. Non-infectious factors are mostly due to excessive foreskin, insufficient hygiene, and the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and the glans, known as smegma, which can irritate the local foreskin and mucosa, causing inflammation. Treatment primarily involves using anti-inflammatory medications tailored to the specific infectious pathogens, along with attention to local cleanliness and hygiene.