What's going on with periposthitis?

Posthitis is mostly caused by bacterial or fungal infection. It may also be caused by excessive foreskin. In addition, it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by not paying attention to personal hygiene.

1. Bacterial infection

Balanitis is a common disease of the male genitals. Most of it is caused by Candida infection. If the area is relatively moist or is repeatedly exposed to Candida, it will also cause bacterial growth, thus inducing the occurrence of periphthitis. You need to go to the reproductive department for further diagnosis and take antibiotic treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Fungal infection

Balanitis fungal infection is caused by phimosis in men, so it can easily cause smegma irritation, eventually leading to balanitis. Patients need to go to the hospital for further diagnosis to understand the specific cause and clarify the severity. Then the doctor will make the best treatment plan based on the clinical symptoms.

3. Foreskin is too long； Under normal circumstances, a male's glans is generally completely exposed. If the foreskin is too long, it will easily accumulate dirt, leading to inflammation of the head of the penis. The patient's penis head will become incarcerated during sexual intercourse, eventually causing balanitis. Patients need to undergo circumcision surgery under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the symptoms of balanitis.