Patient's question:
I have always had a foreskin, and it might be the reason that led to my balanitis. The condition is not very severe, but I have been using medication for a while, but the condition has not stabilized significantly, so I am very concerned. What medicine is good for treating balanitis quickly?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis and balanitis can be treated with a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution for soaking and applying anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic phimosis and balanitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments are required. If phimosis or balanitis edema prevents movement for soaking and drainage is poor, and the inflammation does not subside with standard treatment, preputial dorsal slit surgery may be performed for drainage. After the inflammation completely subsides, circumcision can be performed. Currently, phimosis surgery in China is very mature, with the only drawback being the pain during preoperative anesthesia.