Patient's question:
When taking a shower at night, I noticed a white ring around the head of my penis, and it seemed a bit wrinkled and red. Recently, I also found that I wasn't urinating smoothly. After checking at the hospital, they said it was balanitis. Please ask: How should I treat itchy balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is likely balanitis. The basic principles of Western medicine treatment are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.Recommendation: Generally, both internal and external treatments are recommended. erythromycin and tetracycline are must-be medications. Clotrimazole or itraconazole is commonly used for treatment. Wishing you good health.
For patients with balanitis itching, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.