Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable down there for a while, it's both painful and itchy, and my glans seems particularly red and a bit swollen. The odor is also quite unpleasant, and there are yellowish secretions on my glans. Is this likely glans inflammation? I'm asking: What should I do after experiencing glans itching?Doctor's answer:
Considering it may be fungal balanitis, the initial treatment involves applying or scrubbing the affected area with a 0.1% solution of povidone-iodine, or taking itraconazole orally, which is also effective. For severe systemic or visceral infections, a combination of internal and external treatments is recommended, such as oral itraconazole or intravenous fluconazole. For patients with balanitis itching, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.