Patient's question:
One year has passed. I have tried various creams, which used to help a bit, but now it's quite itchy. There's a red spot on the head of the penis, and there's a lot of smegma. It should be candidal, I think. I'm planning to take oral Sporanox. Why is candidal balanitis so itchy?Doctor's answer:
Wash the foreskin. Do not use soapy water or potassium permanganate solution that is too irritating to wash. Pay attention to personal hygiene. Do not eat spicy or stimulating foods. Strictly prohibit the use of antibiotics and hormone drugs. Patients with phimosis. After the self-healing of candidiasis. Should undergo circumcision as soon as possible. The condition of balanitis is prone to recurrence. Requires long-term medication treatment. And for male patients, it is necessary to actively seek medical treatment in professional and regular hospitals. Consider treatment based on examination results. And pay attention to quitting smoking and drinking. Pay attention to personal hygiene.