Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed mild redness and swelling of the foreskin and glans, significant swelling of the foreskin, and severe itching. How should I treat the redness and splitting of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, this condition is likely due to balanitis, which is generally caused by poor hygiene and infection. It is recommended to take fluconazole capsules and apply topical antifungal creams such as clotrimazole externally. Rinse the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or a 0.1% rivanol solution to thoroughly remove dirt. Continue treatment for more than one week after the symptoms disappear. In most cases, the condition will improve. The condition of the foreskin is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek professional and reputable medical treatment and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, it is necessary to limit sexual activity and maintain a positive mood. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.