Patient's question:
Hello! I've noticed patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a ring of white substance around the edge of the glans that won't come off. Is this a sign of balanitis? If it is, could you please tell me how to treat it after the foreskin becomes red and swollen?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, in such cases, it is likely that you have balanitis. This is generally caused by poor local hygiene and infection. It is recommended to take fluconazole capsules and apply topical antifungal creams such as clotrimazole. Rinse the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or a 0.1% cleansing solution to thoroughly remove dirt. After the symptoms subside, continue treatment for more than one week. Generally, the condition will improve. The foreskin can recover, but the treatment period is usually long, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medication appropriately, and maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy foods, smoking, and drinking beer. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!