Patient's question:
My foreskin is a bit long. In the past, a doctor diagnosed me with this and prescribed a small bottle of ointment, which I believe was erythromycin ointment. Later, due to poor hygiene, this problem recurred. Now my foreskin is red and looks like it's scabbing. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
For balanitis, it is recommended that you take levofloxacin orally for symptomatic treatment, and it is also suggested that you clean the smegma under the foreskin with clean water daily. The main cause of balanitis is usually due to an overly long foreskin. Therefore, it is recommended that you have the excess foreskin surgically removed at an early stage, which can significantly reduce the incidence of balanitis. Thank you for your consultation, and we hope it will be helpful to you. The foreskin can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with your doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!