Patient's question:
When taking a shower at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and the head of my penis seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, I also found that going to the bathroom wasn't very smooth. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. I'm asking: How can I effectively treat the itching of the head of the penis?Doctor's answer:
Consider it may be caused by balanitis. You can use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning and apply erythromycin for treatment. Pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid spicy foods and sexual activity. If it is severe, you can take Amoxicillin under the guidance of a doctor for anti-inflammatory treatment or Azithromycin. The condition of balanitis itching tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to seek treatment from professional and reputable hospitals in a timely manner, and treatment should be considered based on the examination results. Also, pay attention to quitting smoking and drinking, maintain personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.