My foreskin is very long and the head of my penis often itches, with red spots and ulcers. It has been

Patient's question:

Patient gender: Male
Patient age: 37
My foreskin is very long, and I often experience itching, red spots, and ulcers. This has been going on for ten years. I have seen countless doctors and taken countless medications, but it hasn’t improved. Additionally, it’s contagious. How can I be cured?

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Your condition may be balanoposthitis, which can be caused by sexual activity and excessive foreskin. Infections from Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Trichomonas, fungi, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria can all lead to it; alternatively, due to excessive foreskin and inadequate hygiene, the 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 go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis to enable timely and appropriate treatment.