Patient's question:
Patient is male, 42 years old, diagnosed with balanitis during the recent examination. He wants to consult about the common treatments for balanitis.Doctor's answer:
How to treat candidal balanitis.1. Early onset with erythema, scattered pinpoint-sized red papules on the surface, covered with point-like cheesy secretions and pustules. In severe cases, it may progress to erosion and exudation.
2. Direct microscopic examination of the discharge reveals Candida spores and hyphae.
3. Patients often have a history of long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics or corticosteroids, or they may have diabetes. In addition to medication for balanitis treatment, patients should also pay attention to dietary aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a professional hospital for diagnosis to obtain good treatment effects.