How to treat balanitis?

Patient's question:

Phimosis, after washing with potassium permanganate, it became like this. How can it be washed off quickly? Phimosis?

Doctor's answer:

Phimosis may be caused by excessive friction, bacterial or fungal infections, which usually do not significantly interfere with health. Soaking and washing with potassium permanganate should be effective. Based on the symptoms, there is no major issue. After using potassium permanganate to sterilize, rinse thoroughly with warm water, then apply mupirocin ointment to reduce inflammation. Avoid alcohol and spicy foods, and drink plenty of water. Phimosis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication.

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