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 (accumulated dirt between the foreskin and glans) may build up, 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 consult an infectious disease department for a definitive diagnosis to enable timely and appropriate treatment.