Patient's question:
The foreskin skin is broken and red, and it starts to itch at first. It has occurred before but has been cured. In the past three days, the foreskin has been red, itchy, and broken, and there has been no sexual activity recently. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
The glans chronic inflammation appears dark red. The basic principle of treating balanitis is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For Candida-induced balanitis, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole. Potassium permanganate solution for external washing is effective against bacterial and fungal infections, and povidone-iodine for external application also yields good results. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and appropriate treatment, and in daily life, they should avoid overexertion and pay attention to personal hygiene.