Patient's question:
Hello, is this balanitis? Figure 1 is when I first noticed it, Figure 2 is after applying medication for three days, and Figure 3 is before posting this thread, when I asked a doctor and was told it was balanitis. I bought Jieryi to apply daily for sterilization and also used erythromycin ointment for treatment. It has been a week, but there are no signs of improvement, and it seems to be getting worse. There is now a white bump in the middle of the affected area. It even blistered when I applied it today. Is this balanitis? Is it getting better or continuing to worsen? Urgent.Doctor's answer:
From your description and pictures, this appears to be balanitis, with a small area of pus formation. The second picture after medication shows improvement. The white area in the middle of the current picture is pus cells. This does not resemble a sexually transmitted disease or syphilis. You can use a gynecological wash or potassium permanganate diluted with water to clean the area daily, then apply iodine to sterilize the affected area, followed by applying ointment. Additionally, you should take a course of antibiotics like cephalexin to treat the infection effectively.In addition to symptomatic treatment for balanitis, patients also need to pay attention to care, such as maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy foods. At the same time, patients should be careful to choose a professional hospital for diagnosis to ensure good treatment outcomes.