Patient's question:
I have naturally long foreskin, but because of embarrassment, I never sought treatment. Recently, I noticed some redness and swelling on my foreskin and glans, and urination became somewhat difficult. I thought it might be urethritis and took some anti-inflammatory medication, but it didn't help at all. When I went to the hospital, they diagnosed it as balanitis. Can fusidic acid cream treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Fusidic acid cream is an antibiotic and antibacterial medication, but this drug may have side effects, and it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine often divides this condition into three types for treatment: the toxic-fire stagnation type, the damp-heat generating insect type, and the liver-kidney yin deficiency type. Different treatments are applied based on different clinical manifestations. Balanitis tends to recur easily, requiring long-term oral medication. For male patients, it is necessary to seek professional and regular medical attention immediately, and treatment should be considered based on careful examination results. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking and pay attention to personal hygiene.