Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I came home that night, I noticed a red ring on the head of my penis, with some bleeding. At the time, I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was caused by balanitis. I would like to ask: How should balanitis be treated in its early stages?Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you uploaded, it appears you may have mild balanitis. However, a diagnosis cannot be made solely from this photo. For treatment, it is recommended to gently wash the area with warm water and a little salt, keep the area dry at all times, and apply some ointment externally. If itching occurs, you can use a compound clotrimazole ointment. If there is no itching, you can use erythromycin ointment. Balanitis can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after recovery. Therefore, it is important to use medication appropriately during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!