Patient's question:
Poor personal hygiene leads to infection of the glans penis by bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens. The skin of the glans penis is irritated by chemicals such as soap, laundry detergent, or spermicides. Additionally, men with certain diseases (such as diabetes) are more prone to developing balanitis. After reading this, I remembered that it was once when I used soap in a hotel and got this infection a few days later. What medicine should be taken for fungal balanitis?Doctor's answer:
When allergic to certain oral medications, it may manifest as fixed edematous erythema on the glans penis or foreskin, with recurrent vesicles appearing in the center, which can lead to infection upon rupture. Symptoms typically occur 24-36 hours after taking the medication and, after the acute recurrence phase, circumcision of the foreskin should be performed at the hospital. If urethral stricture is present, plastic surgery may also be required. For allergic reactions caused by medications, oral antihistamines should be taken. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence, whereas delayed treatment may affect fertility.