Patient's question:
The balanitis keeps recurring, and it has flared up many times. Every time I apply medication, it seems to get better, but then it comes back a few days later. I've visited the hospital several times. Why can't it be cured? I've changed my underwear multiple times, washed it daily, but it's still not working. Is this stubborn balanitis incurable?Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of balanitis is excessive foreskin and poor hygiene. It is recommended to visit the urology department of a public hospital for a follow-up examination and have a doctor conduct a thorough check to determine if circumcision is necessary. Balanitis is generally bacterial or fungal in nature. Bacterial balanitis is more common, and in this case, erythromycin ointment can be applied to the glans. If symptoms do not improve significantly after use, it may be considered fungal balanitis, in which case triamcinolone acetonide and econazole ointment can be applied to the glans.