Patient's question:
Recently, the glans has been red, swollen, and painful with a sensation of itching and burning, and it has also been peeling. After examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis. How should balanitis be treated? How should balanitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis, please go to the urology department for diagnosis. Specific treatment should be implemented under the guidance of local doctors. Always maintain local cleanliness to prevent secondary infection; clean the glans and foreskin daily. If the foreskin is too long, it should be treated promptly, and circumcision may be necessary if needed. It is very important to clean the smegma of the foreskin promptly. Dry and scaling can be treated with tetracycline and hydrocortisone ointment. Additionally, oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin or ciprofloxacin can be taken. In addition to symptomatic treatment for balanitis, patients also need to pay attention to nursing care, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in more outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should pay attention to choosing a regular hospital for treatment to obtain good therapeutic effects.