Patient's question:
The area is red, itchy, moist, and a bit scaly. I have had sexual activity, but not unprotected sex. The surface is smooth. Can I go ice skating? I am a lifeguard. For topical and oral medication, what prescription should I use to heal it completely?Doctor's answer:
Considering it may be caused by a fungal infection, such as candidal balanitis, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination. After diagnosis, symptomatic treatment should be administered. For now, it is suggested to use potassium permanganate at a 1:5000 dilution every night for washing, followed by local application of miconazole twice a day. Additionally, oral miconazole medication should be taken. It is also advised that sexual partners undergo thorough examination, as this condition is contagious. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take oral medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life.