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Main Symptoms of Balanoposthitis

Balanoposthitis is redness and swelling of both the glans (head) and the foreskin. It can flare quickly and make everyday tasks uncomfortable. The first sign is a patchy or overall redness. The head and inner foreskin look sunburned and feel warmer than the rest of the skin. Itching or burning follows. You catch yourself adjusting underwear or feel a warm sting when urine touches the area. Swelling can puff up the rim. The foreskin may look puffy, and if you’re circumcised, the edge can appear slightly raised. A new discharge shows up. It can be clear, white, or cheesy, and... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Excess Foreskin

Excess foreskin means the skin sleeve covers the head even when the penis is erect, making hygiene and sex trickier than they should be. The first clue is a persistent hood. The head stays hidden unless you manually pull the skin back, and it often slips forward again right away. Smell builds fast. Urine drops and dead cells collect under the fold, giving off a musty odor by midday even after a morning shower. Itching or stinging pops up. The trapped moisture irritates the head, so you catch yourself adjusting underwear or feeling a warm sting when pee touches the... Learn more