Patient's question:
Recently, I've had itchy, which is very embarrassing at work. I decided to get it checked out. After the examination, I found out that I have red and swollen. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it should be the symptoms of balanitis. The basic principles of treatment for balanitis are 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 the treatment of parasitic balanitis, metronidazole is the first-line choice. For balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is common to use griseofulvin or itraconazole for treatment. For patients with severe redness and swelling of the glans, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Follow the doctor's advice for immediate treatment and avoid using medication blindly to prevent worsening the condition. The above opinions are for reference only. I hope the above answer can help you. Thank you.