Patient's question:
Candidal balanitis has been present for 23 days. Do I still need to apply medication? It's currently extremely dry.Doctor's answer:
According to the picture materials, the fungal balanitis has not been fully healed. It is necessary to focus on following the doctor's advice and use the medication properly, while paying attention to personal hygiene. Maintain a relaxed mood and always stay optimistic. Keep a regular lifestyle, eat a light and easily digestible diet, avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, quit smoking and drinking, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to digest sufficient vitamins and trace elements. Balanitis is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is necessary to seek medical treatment immediately at a professional and regular hospital. Consider treatment based on the examination results, and pay attention to proper diet. Avoid sexual activity.