Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I recently don't know what disease I have! Recently, I don't know why there was an itchy sensation near the frenulum of the penis without any known reason. It felt better after soaking it in hot water. However, after two days, an infection developed in the nearby area. There were also dark red rashes on the glans, with a slight tingling sensation. A few days later, the area near the frenulum healed naturally. The glans part formed a scab and then fell off. Everything returned to normal.Duration of the current illness and recovery time: The illness generally lasts no more than one week from onset to recovery.
Medical history: I had this before, but it was a long time ago! Recently, I don't know why it happened twice in a row.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, itchy frenulum of prepuce may be balanitis. The main cause of balanitis is phimosis, as phimosis prevents the timely removal of secretions, allowing pathogens to grow and reproduce, leading to local inflammation. If the prepuce is retracted, you can see congestion and swelling of the inner preputial skin and glans penis. For treating balanitis, it is still recommended that you visit a professional urological hospital for a comprehensive examination and then choose a treatment method suitable for you.