Patient's question:
The keeps recurring, every 2 months, what should I do? The medication prescribed by the hospital isn't effective at all. It always feels like it's treating the symptoms but not the root cause. This time it's flared up again. Should I go for intravenous treatment? It's always the same: mild itching, occasional itching sensation in the urethra, more often it's the foreskin that itches, cracked skin, pain in the coronal sulcus, and small pustules reappearing on the head. In severe cases, red bumps, dry skin, and shiny lines reappearing on the glans. Is it trichomoniasis or Candida albicans? I've researched a lot and it feels more like Candida, not trichomoniasis.Doctor's answer:
This is a typical case of balanoposthitis, and its recurring nature is related to your excessive prepuce. The medication you are using is not the most suitable one. It is recommended that you pay attention to hygiene and maintain dryness. After cleaning, you can apply a compound clotrimazole ointment. Abstain from alcohol and avoid spicy, irritating foods. Wear breathable underwear and change your clothes frequently. If the condition still recurs, it is best to consider circumcision. For patients, if the balanitis condition is severe, timely and appropriate treatment is necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of balanitis. Additionally, patients should also pay attention to their diet and psychological care.