Patient's question:
My glans has been itchy recently, and there are many small red spots appearing in patches. It has been going on for over a week. The doctor said it's glans inflammation and prescribed Clotrimazole cream for me to apply at home. Hello, does Clotrimazole cream help treat glans inflammation? How effective is it?Doctor's answer:
Clotrimazole cream is a medication used to treat fungal diseases. If your balanitis is diagnosed as being caused by a fungus, you can use this medication to treat it. However, balanitis caused by fungi is rare, accounting for less than 1/10,000 of the overall incidence of balanitis. The majority of balanitis is caused by bacteria. Therefore, you should first get tested to confirm whether there is a fungus on the surface of your glans before using this medication for treatment. Before making a diagnosis, never use this medication to treat the condition. In addition to treating balanitis, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a positive mood to enhance their physical health and slow down the recovery process.