Patient's question:

About a month ago, there was white discharge in the foreskin and under the glans, accompanied by itching. Intercourse was prone to injury. Using a topical herbal ointment was effective, but it would start again after two or three days. Now, there is some swelling at the inner edge of the foreskin.

Doctor's answer:

In your case, it might be balanitis, which refers to the inflammation of the glans mucosa. This condition can be caused by various pathogens, local irritation, and other factors. Balanoposthitis refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and the glans penis. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is related to damp-heat accumulation in the lower body and liver channel damp-heat. It can be treated with Longdan Xiegan Decoction or by soaking in a decoction of Sophora flavescens.