How to effectively treat balanitis?

Patient's question:

Because of balanitis caused by excessive foreskin, it's just that the surface of the glans is not smooth, without pain or other symptoms. Worried about affecting fertility. Also worried about affecting the pleasure of sexual intercourse. How to effectively treat balanitis?

Doctor's answer:

The basic principle of treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and circinate purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line medications. For trichomoniasis-induced balanitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. Relaxing your mindset and spending more time in nature can enhance your body's ability to recover. For balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole.

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