Patient's question:
My personal health department is very good. Recently, I've been experiencing a stinging pain on the head of my penis, with a bit of itching. Upon close inspection, I can see many red dots. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as balanitis.How should I treat balanitis?
Doctor's answer:
Treatment methods for balanitis. First, the main cause of balanitis is excessive foreskin or phimosis. Due to the inability to clean the area frequently, the shedding of keratinized epithelium and glandular secretion create favorable conditions for other bacteria to thrive. Currently, in addition to systemic antibacterial medications for penile balanitis, local cleaning should also be performed. However, the general treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.