Patient's question:
After 34 days of dirty masturbation, small bumps grew near the frenulum. I checked online and it seems like they might be papules caused by balanitis. It's been a month now, and the area around the frenulum keeps itching and burning. The hospital prescribed Ciprofloxacin sustained-release tablets and I bought Levofloxacin myself. I also used Compound Dexamethasone Acetate Cream and Huang Pian Cream. At first, it didn't hurt after applying, but after two days, friction with underwear around the frenulum became painful. There's redness on both sides of the glans and below the urethral meatus. The hospital keeps prescribing useless medications like Ciprofloxacin sustained-release tablets, Nuobang Shen Shu Granules, and Rishuan An Wash. None of them worked! The past two days, even slight touches on the glans have been painful! What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello friend, your condition is likely caused by balanitis, often due to friction from underwear, mental trauma, or local irritation from soap and detergent? It manifests as swelling, redness, exudation, and erosion, and secondary infection may lead to purulent discharge, easily forming ulcers, accompanied by pain. You can use 3% boric acid solution or 0.05% coptis chinensis solution for wet compresses.Regarding the issue of balanitis, we should promptly follow the principle of symptomatic treatment and not avoid seeking medical attention. If the balanitis does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly reassess and adjust the treatment plan.