Patient's question:
My husband has been saying lately that he's not comfortable downstairs. I didn't notice anything the other two days, but yesterday I saw many blisters on his head of the penis. What should I do about the blisters on the head of the penis?Doctor's answer:
It could be balanoposthitis, which may be caused by sexual activity or phimosis. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all cause it. Alternatively, due to phimosis and inadequate hygiene, unclean substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, may accumulate, stimulating the local foreskin and mucosa to cause inflammation. It is recommended to consult an infectious disease specialist for a definitive diagnosis to enable timely and appropriate treatment.