Patient's question:
I always feel that the glans is wet and have frequent urination. It becomes more red after sexual intercourse, sometimes with red spots. How long does candidal balanitis take to heal, and what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Candidal balanitis is a common male genital disorder caused by infection with Candida albicans. Treatment involves washing the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or Rivanol solution to thoroughly remove dirt, immersing the foreskin and glans skin in a sodium bicarbonate solution, and applying the skin cleanser to the glans. This should be done 1-2 times daily. Additionally, antifungal creams such as clotrimazole cream, Fungizone cream, and miconazole cream should be applied in combination.Furthermore, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.