Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with balanitis. I don't know much about this disease, so I'd like to ask for some advice. How should I treat initial balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanitis refers to the recurrence of acute, subacute, or chronic inflammation of the foreskin due to various causes. Clinically, it is characterized by edema, erythema, papules, papulovesicles, desquamation, exudation, crust formation, or dryness and scaling on the foreskin and glans. How should balanitis be treated? The treatment methods for balanitis primarily involve surgical therapy. This method has a weak therapeutic effect on balanitis but addresses the root cause with minimal psychological trauma and rapid recovery. However, the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to use medications appropriately during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a balanced diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!