Patient's question:
Last year, I had balanitis after an unclean sexual act, which has persisted until now. It comes and goes, sometimes with pain at the urethral opening in front of the glans, without any abnormal findings. Sometimes it's very red and swollen. I've been treating it for a year but it hasn't healed. I've taken and used a lot of medication. How can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
The basic principle of treating balanitis is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For candidal balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole. Balanitis can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after recovery. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!