Patient's question:
I have balanitis, there are red spots on my glans and it feels very itchy. What should I do? Please ask: What should I do after getting balanitis?Doctor's answer:
A small red spot on the glans is a typical symptom of balanitis, which refers to inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans. A lipid substance normally secreted in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma in cases of phimosis or excessive foreskin, irritating the foreskin and glans to cause balanitis. The basic principle of Western medical treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It usually involves both topical and systemic treatment. For acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line treatments. For trichomoniasis-induced balanitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. For Candida-induced balanitis, griseofulvin or itraconazole is commonly used. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence, so patients should seek symptomatic treatment promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.