Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why the head of the penis has been constantly sore. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the amount of discharge has also been increasing. In recent days, the frequency of cleaning has been increasing, but there hasn't been much improvement. The hospital said it's balanoposthitis. Does balanoposthitis spread?Doctor's answer:
Always maintain local cleanliness to prevent secondary infection. Local applications can use povidone-iodine solution or anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic balanitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments are required. For oozing and purulent discharge, 3% boric acid solution or 0.1% phenol wet dressing can be used. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive symptomatic treatment promptly and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting.