Patient's question:
Discovered red spots around the glans and on the glans, but it doesn't itch. Bought potassium permanganate to soak for a few minutes. With ten days of final exams, I don't want to go to the hospital. How can balanitis be self-treated?Doctor's answer:
If there is no pain or discomfort, and there is no significant reduction or increasing trend in the redness area, it is likely that the problem is not serious. In daily life, it is recommended to gently wash with warm water, or you can also use a dilute potassium permanganate solution for cleaning. Pay attention to wearing breathable underwear and keeping the perineal area clean and dry at all times. The red spots can also be treated with topical erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.