Patient's question:
Symptoms of balanitis: A while ago, there were small red spots on the glans and foreskin. Sometimes it itched, and recently the red spots have turned white. Moreover, the white areas have started to peel.Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations primarily include moist, red, swollen, and burning pain in the glans and foreskin, with symptoms worsening after friction, accompanied by symptoms such as urinary urgency and dysuria. If left untreated, the glans and foreskin may develop erosion and ulcers, accompanied by creamy, foul-smelling purulent discharge. In severe cases, gangrene may occur, and it may also lead to prostatitis and infertility.