Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed mild redness and swelling of the penis foreskin and glans, with significant edema and severe itching of the foreskin. How can the redness and swelling of the foreskin be treated more effectively?Doctor's answer:
This has balanitis. It is generally caused by local poor hygiene and infection. The red spots on the local area are allergic reactions. It is recommended to take fluconazole capsules and apply topical antifungal creams such as clotrimazole. Rinse the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or 0.1% rivanol solution to thoroughly remove dirt. For those with phimosis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.