Patient's question:
Got a few days of balanitis. It hurts a bit when the foreskin is retracted. The head of the penis is very dry and not as moist as before. There are those rashes, a bit itchy and painful. Should I go to the hospital to see a doctor, or will taking some medicine and applying some ointment be enough?Doctor's answer:
Consider it may be caused by balanitis inflammation, and it is recommended to seek medical treatment. For local treatment, use potassium permanganate solution for cleaning and apply erythromycin ointment. If there is also phimosis, it is advisable to consider circumcision to prevent recurrent inflammation. Balanitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to promptly visit a professional and reputable hospital for diagnosis. Treatment should be decided based on the examination results.