Patient's question:
There is a red ring in the middle of the foreskin. After soaking in potassium permanganate for 4 days, I took roxithromycin. Now the red spots on the glans seem to have disappeared, but the foreskin appears to be ulcerated, with a little transparent liquid, redness, and swelling. When touched, it feels like a. After applying, there was a white film-like substance. What are the treatments for glans inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Most balanitis is caused by excessive foreskin. Excessive foreskin is prone to accumulating smegma, leading to balanitis or posthitis, and even cancer.Advice: It is recommended to clean the foreskin regularly, making sure to retract it during cleaning. Using a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for external washing can help reduce inflammation. The best method is to undergo a circumcision procedure. Excessive foreskin and a moist environment are the ideal breeding grounds for bacteria.