Patient's question:
My husband has been complaining recently about discomfort in his lower body. I checked for anything the other two days but nothing was wrong. Yesterday, I noticed many blisters on his glans. What should I do about the blisters on the glans?Doctor's answer:
It could be balanoposthitis, which may be caused by sexual activity or excessive foreskin. Infections with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all cause it. Alternatively, if the foreskin is too long and not cleaned properly, dirty substances between the foreskin and the glans, known as smegma, may accumulate, irritating the local foreskin and mucosa and causing inflammation. It is recommended to consult a department of infectious diseases for a definitive diagnosis to enable timely and appropriate treatment.