Patient's question:
I feel very uncomfortable in my private area, and that feeling is indescribable. It affects my work and life very much, and it's very troublesome. If I have balanitis, what treatment can quickly reduce inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Often due to excessive foreskin and smegma, when local hygiene is not paid attention to, accumulates inside the foreskin and bacterial infections lead to recurrence. Once this condition is detected, the foreskin at the affected area should be gently pulled back and soaked in a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for cleaning, followed by applying an antibiotic ointment and using antibiotics appropriately. The treatment usually lasts for several days. If the condition is more severe, effective treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. There are many methods for treating balanitis, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment methods also differ. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to seek a diagnosis as soon as possible so that the appropriate treatment can be administered.