How is balanitis treated?

Patient's question:

There are small white spots on the coronal sulcus of the glans, and the skin is itchy. [Single, no unprotected sex, wife does not have infectious vaginitis] Can it be cured?

Doctor's answer:

In your case, the possibility of balanitis is high. This is generally related to excessive foreskin. The basic principles of treating balanitis are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It is usually treated both internally and externally. For balanitis caused by Candida, it is common to use griseofulvin or itraconazole for treatment. Additionally, potassium permanganate solution can be used for washing. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the recurrence. If it is not treated in a timely manner, it may affect your overall health condition. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.

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