Patient's question:
I noticed that my glans seems to have some blisters, red and swollen. The hospital examination said it was balanitis, and I didn't do anything, yet I got this condition. Question: What are the common treatments for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it is likely that you may have balanitis. This is often caused by poor personal hygiene or phimosis, where smegma cannot be cleaned thoroughly and promptly, allowing pathogens to grow and adapt, leading to local inflammation. You can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning, take anti-inflammatory medications, pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear and pants, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. For patients with severe balanitis itching, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Randomly changing new medications may have the opposite effect on the efficacy. The above suggestions are for reference only. I hope the answer above can help you. Thank you.