Patient's question:
For several years, recently developed symptoms, redness and swelling in the foreskin, small papules, itchy and painful.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on your description of symptoms, it is likely that you may have balanoposthitis. Eating spicy foods is one of the factors, and it may also be related to poor local hygiene, friction, masturbation, unclean sexual life, bacterial infection, etc. You can use potassium permanganate solution at a 1:5000 dilution to clean the affected area, then apply povidone-iodine for disinfection and erythromycin ointment. Take oral anti-inflammatory medication to control the infection. Maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia, avoid frequent friction of underwear, wear loose and hygienic underwear, and expose them to sunlight after washing. During this period, avoid sexual activity and masturbation, do not eat seafood or spicy foods, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid smoking and alcohol.