How to treat fungal balanitis?

Patient's question:

The glans has small red spots and white substances on the surface. It smells very bad. Oral medication includes Fluconazole tablets and Chinese skullcap tablets. Topical treatment involves Povidone-iodine solution.

Doctor's answer:

Friend, if you have balanitis, it is recommended to use a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution for soaking and applying anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic balanitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments should be used. If phimosis or balanoposthitis swelling prevents movement for soaking and drainage is poor, and if the inflammation does not subside with general treatment, balanopexy may be performed to facilitate drainage. After the inflammation completely subsides, circumcision can be performed. Balanitis can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication must be used according to symptoms. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!

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