Patient's question:
These past few days, I've been feeling itchy down there, and the discharge has been increasing. At first, I used a cleaning solution, and the symptoms improved a bit, but they've gotten worse again yesterday. The glans is red, and the discharge is white and has a fishy odor. We have povidone-iodine at home for sterilization. Is it okay to use povidone-iodine for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
For balanitis, povidone-iodine can be used for cleaning to prevent inflammation and infection. It is important to pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear frequently, and wear loose clothing. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. It is recommended to apply desonide cream or seek treatment. If the recurrent infection is caused by phimosis, it is advisable to consider circumcision. Balanitis is a condition that is difficult to recover from. Friends with the condition should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in combating balanitis and believe that recovery is definitely possible.