Patient's question:
I have balanitis. After applying erythromycin ointment and soaking with furacilin solution, most of the furacilin didn't dissolve when using it. The glans has already started peeling and shedding, and there is a crack at the coronal sulcus. Additionally, the frenulum and both sides of the urethral meatus have cracked open, but there is no bleeding. What could be the reason, and what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis-induced balanitis, now surgical treatment has been performed. Post-surgery, it is required to apply cold therapy for one month, during which sexual activity and intercourse are prohibited. Your condition is caused by long-term intercourse. It is recommended to use a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution to wash the glans every night to alleviate symptoms. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If not treated promptly, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.