Patient's question:
There are many small red spots on the glans, painless and itchy, without symptoms of peeling or discharge. It feels the same as before and doesn't affect anything. But after a month, the red spots haven't gone away and are even more noticeable. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
There are small red spots on the glans, and fungal infection-induced balanitis should be considered. You can rinse the penis and glans with warm water mixed with salt every night, paying attention to flipping the foreskin to clean it thoroughly. Then, apply clotrimazole ointment locally and take clarithromycin capsules orally for treatment. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and staying hydrated and active helps prevent recurrence. For balanitis patients, timely treatment can reduce recurrence, but if left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting.