Patient's question:
Two months ago, there was a red dot the size of a large grain of rice at the crown of the glans. After taking Cefadroxil, it slightly subsided. A few days ago, the glans and foreskin became itchy, with mild redness and swelling reappearing. Now, the glans is peeling, oozing blood with a rusty appearance, and the foreskin is swollen with yellow pus on the surface. The glans is extremely painful to touch. What should I do about the peeling, bleeding glans, and erosive yellow pus on the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
It's somewhat similar to the symptoms of genital herpes, often caused by bacterial or viral infections transmitted through unclean sexual activity. It is recommended to externally soak with a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution, followed by applying erythromycin ointment or acyclovir ointment. The redness and swelling of the glans can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to use medications appropriately during treatment. Additionally, it is advised to maintain good lifestyle habits and have a balanced diet during the treatment period.