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, in such a case, you have balanitis. It is generally caused by local 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 0.1% rivanol solution to thoroughly remove dirt. Generally, after the symptoms disappear, continue treatment for more than one week. The condition of the foreskin is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek medical treatment at professional and reputable hospitals 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.