Patient's question:
Doctor, recently my foreskin has been a bit red locally, and it needs to be pulled back to be seen. However, there's nothing wrong with the head of my penis, and I don't feel anything. What could this be? I hope you can provide an explanation. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, in your case, it is likely to be balanitis. This is generally related to excessive foreskin. The basic principle of treating balanitis is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It is usually treated both internally and externally. For Candida-induced balanitis, it is common to use griseofulvin or itraconazole for treatment. Additionally, potassium permanganate solution can also be used for cleaning.