Patient's question:
I got a check-up last week and found that I have balanitis. It seems to be getting worse recently, with some bleeding and discharge, and it looks like there are also blisters. Is the condition getting serious? Please ask: How can I treat and improve the redness and swelling of the glans?Doctor's answer:
Candidal balanitis is a common male genital condition caused by infection with Candida albicans. Treatment involves washing the glans penis and foreskin with physiological saline or Rivanol solution to thoroughly remove dirt. Bathe the foreskin and glans skin with sodium bicarbonate solution and apply Skin liquid to the glans, 1-2 times daily. Coordinate the application of antifungal creams such as clotrimazole cream, Fungizone cream, or miconazole cream for treatment. If urinary irritation symptoms reappear, oral nystatin or fluconazole can be taken for treatment. For patients with red and swollen glans, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.