Patient's question:
Is it okay to treat mild balanitis with roxithromycin anti-inflammatory medication, Yinhua Muyanlin tablets, and Hongmei ointment?Doctor's answer:
Mild balanoposthitis can be treated by applying roxithromycin ointment locally under the guidance of a doctor. Daily hygiene should be maintained, and as per medical advice, the glans can be soaked in potassium permanganate solution. The diet should be based on light foods, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. It is speculated that balanoposthitis is mainly caused by poor personal hygiene, excessive foreskin, the glans being exposed to smegma, and bacterial infections. For patients with balanoposthitis, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely medication treatment and maintain a regular lifestyle, avoiding prolonged sitting.