Patient's question:
Last week, I seemed to have a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When I came home that 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: What are the common treatments for balanitis-related itching?Doctor's answer:
This condition should be balanitis. You can soak it in a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. Additionally, apart from allergic balanitis and fungal balanitis, it is best to visit a dermatology or urology department for a thorough examination to determine the type of inflammation. Confirm the diagnosis before starting treatment. Pay attention to hygiene, avoid spicy foods, and for patients with balanitis itching, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive symptomatic treatment promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.