Patient's question:
Doctor, a few days ago, my boyfriend's glans suddenly had red spots and itchy frequently. I think it might be balanitis, but I don't know what ointment to use for it. So I want to ask, what should I do if there are red spots on the glans with balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis may cause the recurrence of red spots on the glans. After applying the ointment, the treatment is primarily determined based on the type of balanitis. The most common types of balanitis are bacterial and fungal infections. A sample of secretions from the glans can be taken for a thorough examination. If it is bacterial, the treatment is mainly based on antibiotic ointments. For fungal balanitis, broad-spectrum antifungal ointments are used as the primary treatment. If you don’t have time to visit a hospital, you can also try applying Clotrimazole cream.