Patient's question:
Medical Description: Three years ago, a ring of white dead skin was found on the foreskin, which was not treated. It naturally disappeared, but the white area and the rest of the skin had different colors. The area was red, like new skin, thin, and prone to breaking and swelling in the summer.History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered.
Help Needed: I would like to ask the teacher, what is this condition, and how should it be treated? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in your case, it is important to be aware of the possibility of balanitis. The causes include: infectious ones often result from unsafe sexual contact, such as infection with Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria; other factors such as phimosis, poor local hygiene, and trauma infection can also cause this condition. Based on your description, it is recommended that you actively seek medical attention at the department of reproductive infections and follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to local hygiene, drink plenty of water, avoid unsafe sexual contact, and those with phimosis should actively consider getting circumcised at the hospital. Wishing you good health.