Balanoposthitis is a purely male inflammatory disease, when the infection covers the foreskin and glans penis.
The main causes of balanoposthitis are transferred infectious diseases, such as syphilis, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and others, transmitted mainly through sexual contact. However, the disease can develop for other reasons not related to infections. The occurrence of balanoposthitis can contribute to herpes, psoriasis, diabetes. It is also possible to have balanoposthitis in the absence of genital hygiene.
Despite the fact that penile disease for any man is a delicate topic, but this should be approached without any hesitation. And in order not to start balanoposthitis, treatment must be started in a timely manner. This will prevent the development of complications.
Although balanoposthitis is not very common, the disease occurs in almost all corners of the earth. The degree of development depends on many circumstances. The occurrence of the disease is affected by the standard of living, the development of health care, as well as ethnic characteristics. For example, in countries where men are circumcised, this ailment is virtually absent.
There are various forms that balanoposthitis takes . Symptoms of the disease in any form have their own characteristics.
The chronic form is divided into gangrenous, ulcerative-pustular, erosive and simple. It occurs when the infection is transmitted both sexually and with a cold sore or diabetes.
The acute form is manifested in the form of swelling of the glans penis and foreskin. In this case, the skin begins to redden and may crack. There is severe itching, preventing the exposure of the head. With urination and its completion, an intolerable burning pain appears, which is accompanied by purulent discharge. During intercourse, premature ejaculation is observed .
To determine the form of the disease, conduct a special examination. To do this, do smear microscopy and bacterial culture.
If diagnosed with balanoposthitis, treatment should be performed by a qualified specialist who has experience in this field. Before appointments, the patient needs to be examined and make the necessary tests. During treatment, increased attention should be paid to the implementation of actions on the hygiene of the genitals. A good result is the use of medicines containing a powerful antiseptic composition. Before applying an antiseptic to the glans penis , rinse it with warm water.
When acute balanoposthitis is disturbing, treatment cannot be carried out using alcohol, iodine and potassium permanganate. If the measures taken do not give positive changes, you should consult a doctor to prescribe new drugs that have anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating and antibiotic effects.
It has a good effect on balanoposthitis treatment at home with the help of folk remedies. To do this, take the flowers of a pharmacy chamomile, pour them with boiling water in a one-to-one ratio. The cooled mixture is applied to a sterile bandage and applied to the affected area.
Ten grams of calendula color is added to a half glass of olive oil, kept in the sun for three weeks, periodically stirring the mixture. The resulting ointment is applied as necessary to the affected areas of the skin.
An effective remedy is the infusion of leaves of medicinal sage, which are washed with abscesses. It is also used as a compress, applied to inflamed skin. Recipe: two teaspoons of grass for half an hour insist in half a liter of boiling water.
Take care of yourself, do not engage in casual sexual relations, observe personal hygiene - and then the doctor will never diagnose you with balanoposthitis.