Patient's question:
The penis near the scrotum (including the scrotum) has numerous small white bumps on the outer skin. These bumps should be inside the skin and become clearly visible with slight pressure. What could be the cause of this? Is it a disease? How serious is the risk? If it is a disease, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, don't worry if it's balanitis, then you should use some medication to actively treat it and don't be anxious. The diet should still be light and use some sensitive medications, such as antibiotics. Balanitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans penis, which is usually caused by inflammation due to smegma. However, it can also be caused by bacterial, fungal infections, or drug allergies. Moreover, treatment should be based on the cause. If it's caused by smegma, it's still recommended to focus on anti-inflammatory treatment, but after the inflammation subsides, you should consider circumcision to prevent it from recurring.