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I am 58 years old I have been suffering from penis outer layer swelling and I have diabetes and I have starch kind of formation around, very irritating please advise me.?
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These symptoms are suggestive of balanitis, i. E. Infection of gland of penis. The most common cause is uncontrolled sugar levels. I would suggest to control blood glucose levels first along with the sugar control you will also need antibiotics and antifungal agents for cure.
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