I am a 28-year-old male. I have inflammation in gland and foreskin of the penis which seems to be balanoposthitis. I had undergone treatment from a dermatologist 9 years ago when they prescribed clotrimazole and metarub. Now it again comes up. Is this serious? How can it be prevented?

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