Patient's question:
While taking a bath, the brother noticed red spots and swelling on the head of his penis, so he wants to ask if balanitis can heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
Balanoposthitis is common in adolescent males with phimosis. In most cases, balanitis is caused by excessive foreskin hygiene, leading to the accumulation of smegma in the foreskin cavity, which irritates the foreskin and glans, resulting in inflammation such as redness and swelling. If the condition is mild, it can often be resolved with increased fluid intake and proper cleaning. However, if the condition is severe, treatment is necessary, including cleaning and disinfection with povidone-iodine, oral administration of clotrimazole soft capsules, and azithromycin dispersible tablets. If you feel it is necessary, you can visit a professional urology, dermatology, and venereology department for a thorough examination of the peeling on the glans, bacterial culture, and drug sensitivity testing. This will allow for targeted treatment. Generally, recovery can be expected within 1 to 2 weeks.