Patient's question:
First, my glans started appearing with some red spots, but there was no discomfort. However, recently I noticed that blisters have also appeared on it, varying in size and increasing in number. This doesn't seem normal, does it? Could it be balanitis? Please ask: What can I do if my glans is swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is likely to be candidal balanoposthitis, caused by a Candida infection. It is recommended to take fluconazole capsules and apply topical antifungal creams such as clotrimazole. Wash the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or 0.1% rivanol solution to thoroughly remove dirt. Continue treatment for more than one week after the symptoms subside. The redness and swelling of the glans can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!