Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I came home at 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. Please ask: How should I treat balanitis to get better?Doctor's answer:
1. Identify the cause and address it accordingly. Maintain local cleanliness at all times to prevent various irritations. Men with excessive foreskin should undergo circumcision.2. Local treatment. For those with disordered discharge or purulent secretions, apply a 0.1% ethacridine solution or a 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution as a wet compress. For dry and scaly conditions, apply a topical corticosteroid ointment. Balanitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is essential to seek professional and reputable medical treatment immediately. Treatment should be considered based on thorough examination results. Additionally, maintain a proper diet, avoid sexual activity, and wish all patients a speedy recovery.