Patient's question:
I noticed abnormal small red spots while taking a shower yesterday afternoon, but at that time, the spots weren't raised—they were just flat spots. After I looked closely for a few moments, they gradually became raised and started peeling, with some flakes, but no discharge. There was no pain or itching. Yesterday afternoon, I went to the hospital, and the doctor confirmed it was balanitis, prescribing four medications. I didn't ask clearly which ones they were. Last night, I applied one dose, and so far, there haven't been any significant changes.Doctor's answer:
This depends on which aspect you are referring to when mentioning balanitis. Generally, hospitals will adopt a comprehensive treatment approach and will never simply prescribe medication. It also involves topical anti-inflammatory treatments, but they are generally never used on areas with thin mucosa, such as the penis or anus. The main focus is on combating bacterial infections.