Question
A 7-year-old child has a slightly swollen glans. It’s red and painful. What could be the cause? Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: None. Desired Assistance: Please explain what could be the cause and what might have triggered it?
Answer
Dear friend, first and foremost, I wish you good health. It’s likely to be a herpes simplex infection. Miliaria rubra often occurs in wet eczema changes (allergic dermatitis changes) on the skin, more common in summer, presenting with deep-seated small blisters, ranging from millet to rice grain in size, slightly elevated above the skin surface, usually without erythema. I suggest you pay attention to your lifestyle, avoid eating spicy foods and seafood, and avoid taking hot baths. However, for safety’s sake, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination.