Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, sometimes swollen and red. After examination, I was diagnosed with balanitis. How should I treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
For, it is recommended to take oral roxithromycin while also using potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. Pay close attention to personal hygiene. It is advised to frequently clean the foreskin and glans to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. If there is phimosis or an overly long foreskin, circumcision should be performed. The condition of tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek treatment at professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, maintain good personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.