Patient's question:
Doctor, my glans has been itchy recently, sometimes it's also red and swollen. After examination, I was diagnosed with balanitis and balanoposthitis. How should I treat this condition?Doctor's answer:
Candidiasis of the glans is caused by infection with Candida albicans. Treatment recommendations include washing with potassium permanganate solution and applying miconazole cream or clotrimazole ointment externally. It is advisable to minimize the intake of spicy and irritating foods and pay attention to personal and sexual hygiene. The foreskin can recover, but the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, medications should be used appropriately during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid irritating foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope male patients can recover quickly!