Patient's question:
Scattered needle-sized red papules on the surface, covered with point-like cheese-like exudate, sometimes itchy, always feels damp.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Intravenous fluids (anti-inflammatory drugs), treated with a light wave therapy device and a microwave therapy machine at the hospital. No medication or topical application was used.
What kind of assistance is needed: How does it flare up, do you need other treatments, is the effect of light wave therapy and microwave therapy good? Worried about being deceived by the hospital?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the medical history, the diagnosis is considered to be: balanitis caused by fungal infection of the glans, which is usually more pronounced after sexual activity. The female partner generally has a gynecological condition called candidal vaginitis.Recommendations:
Avoid sexual activity for the time being to prevent cross-infection. You can use topical antifungal creams, such as Pristinex (generic name: clotrimazole), but they often have a recurring pattern. The medication works well when symptoms are severe, but once the symptoms subside, the infection tends to return. Therefore, it may be necessary to use the medication repeatedly in cycles.