Patient's question:
Go to the hospital for a thorough examination, and they said I have balanoposthitis. They prescribed me a bismuth subnitrate ointment and gave me cephalosporin to take. It's been a month now, but the swelling hasn't gone down. Just now, I suddenly noticed that the area around the urethral meatus is also a bit swollen. How should I treat balanoposthitis?Doctor's answer:
Circumscriptive purulent balanitis appears on the glans and foreskin. It presents as erythema, gradually expanding in a ring shape and may form superficial ulcers. Trichomoniasis balanitis causes papules and erythema on the glans, which gradually expand with clear margins. Tiny vesicles, the size of needles, are visible on the erythema, forming eroded surfaces. Balanitis tends to recur easily, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is crucial to actively seek diagnosis at professional and reputable hospitals. Additionally, sexual activity should be restrained, and maintaining a positive mood is important.