Patient's question:
I have some whitehead-like particles on my glans, and they are particularly red and rough. Lately, when I urinate, there is always a white discharge coming out, and it's extremely itchy. I went to see a doctor and was told it's balanitis. Please ask: Where is the best place to treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis is generally treated both internally and externally. For the treatment of acute superficial balanoposthitis and annular purulent balanoposthitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line medications. Typically, 0.5g is taken four times daily. If the foreskin is overly long, circumcision should be considered. Based on these symptoms, a fungal infection is most likely. Applying some miconazole nitrate externally is also a good option. You can try it and see how it goes. Balanoposthitis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is usually slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medications must be used according to symptoms during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope male patients can recover quickly!