Patient's question:
For balanitis, use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning and oral medication or ointment. Besides, how to deal with the slightly open flesh where the glans connects to the foreskin?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: It has been inflamed before.
What kind of help is needed: What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
The basic principle of treating balanitis is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It is usually treated both internally and externally. For candidal balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is common to use nystatin or itraconazole for treatment. Potassium permanganate solution for external washing is effective against both bacterial and fungal infections, and povidone-iodine for external application also works well. In addition to timely treatment of balanitis, patients should always maintain a positive attitude to face the disease. Only in this way can they enhance their immunity and the belief in combating the disease. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care and monitor changes in their symptoms, believing that this will definitely help in curing balanitis.