Patient's question:
I want to know what medicine is best for balanitis, the glans and urethral meatus are red, swollen, the glans has a bad smell and cracks, but it doesn't hurt or itch. What medicine is best for balanitis?Doctor's answer:
This depends on the type of balanitis. If it is, the causes differ between ordinary bacterial infections and fungal infections. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up. If it is a fungal infection, antifungal medication can be used, such as clotrimazole ointment, which is applied externally. If it is an ordinary bacterial infection, a 0.1% solution of Hibiclens can be used for cleaning, followed by rinsing with physiological saline. Balanitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication treatment.