Patient's question:
What is the reason for the red spots and wrinkles on the glans?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by unsafe sexual practices and phimosis. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it; alternatively, due to phimosis and insufficient hygiene, smegma—the buildup of unclean substances between the foreskin and glans—can accumulate, irritating the local foreskin and mucosa and causing inflammation. Additionally, unsafe sexual practices cannot be ruled out as a possible cause of sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to visit an infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate treatment.