Is this balanitis?

Patient's question:

What kind of assistance is needed: Confirm whether it is trichomoniasis balanitis or candidiasis balanitis. How to treat it

Doctor's answer:

Etiology of balanitis 1, Non-infectious factors. 2, Candida infection. 3, Amoebic infection. 4, Trichomoniasis infection. Additionally, apart from some causes of balanitis being unclear, phimosis and smegma irritation are often associated with the recurrence of balanitis. Generally, it is treated both internally and externally. For acute superficial balanitis and annular purulent balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line treatments, administered four times daily. For trichomoniasis balanitis, metronidazole is the first-line treatment, administered three times daily, alternating for 10 days. For balanitis caused by Candida, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole. Survival care: Men should also frequently wash between their legs and maintain local cleanliness at all times.

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