Patient's question:
It has been a while, and I've noticed that my glans is particularly dry, and it seems to have some flaky stuff falling off, like dandruff. I also feel itchy and painful. Is this balanitis? Please ask: What are the effective treatments for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
In this case, you have balanitis. It is necessary to clean the external genitalia daily, and pay attention to cleaning before and after sexual activity. Treatment suggestions include applying potassium permanganate solution externally and taking antibiotics orally. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and drinking alcohol. If you have phimosis, it is recommended to have a circumcision as soon as possible for patients with balanitis. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If not treated in a timely manner, it may affect your health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life, paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.