Patient's question:
How should balanitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Gonococcal balanitis initially causes redness and swelling of the penis skin. When the foreskin is retracted, the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans can be seen to be congested and discolored, with exudate, and even cracked skin. It is recommended to take Amoxicillin orally and use Povidone-iodine solution topically for treatment. Pay attention to local hygiene, clean the glans and foreskin daily. If the foreskin is too long, it should be treated promptly, and circumcision may be necessary if necessary. It is very important to clean the smegma promptly. For Candida infection, if Fluconazole is not available, Itraconazole can be taken orally. Ornidazole is not effective for this condition. For patients with foreskin, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated promptly, it will affect health. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication treatment.