Patient's question:
For a while now, I've noticed that my glans is particularly dry, and it seems to be shedding something like dandruff. I also feel itchy and painful. Is this balanitis? Please ask: What should be noted when effectively treating glans itching?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it should be the symptoms of balanitis. The basic principle of treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line choices. For trichomoniasis balanitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. For balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is common to use griseofulvin or itraconazole. Hello, it should be the symptoms of balanitis. The basic principle of treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line choices.