Patient's question:
Yesterday, I noticed some small red spots on my glans and cleaned them, then applied erythromycin ointment. How valuable is this? If it is valuable, how long will it take to heal? I look forward to getting help. How long does it take to cure balanitis with erythromycin ointment?Doctor's answer:
Erythromycin is an Western medicine anti-inflammatory drug and should not be taken orally for a long period. The general course of treatment is 5 to 12 days, so the longest duration should not be less than 12 days. If the treatment is shorter than 12 days, it is recommended to take the medication with an interval of more than 3 days before resuming. For patients with balanitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting.