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: What are some effective treatments for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Your condition, generally considered to be, caused by excessive foreskin, it is recommended to soak with a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic balanoposthitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments should be used. If due to phimosis or foreskin edema, it is not possible to move the foreskin for soaking, leading to poor drainage, and the inflammation does not subside with general treatment, then the (preputial dorsal incision) can be performed to facilitate drainage. After the inflammation has completely subsided, the (circumcision) can be performed. Thank you very much for your consultation. I wish you good health. Balanoposthitis is prone to recurring, requiring long-term medication.