Patient's question:
2 or 3 years ago, I got it once, and it was cured by potassium permanganate. Last summer, I got it again, and it hasn't fully healed until now. It gets particularly severe after drinking beer or having sexual intercourse. Once, it even caused a bit of bleeding, but it healed on its own later. In August last year, I went to the hospital, where the doctor prescribed a liquid wash and a yellow, capsule-shaped suppository. I applied it to the affected area. A few days ago, I went to the hospital again and consulted both the dermatology and urology departments. The doctors didn't have much of a solution and seemed to take the condition lightly, comparing it to vaginitis. They advised me to pay more attention to hygiene and said that tests were unnecessary, nor did they prescribe any medication. I take daily baths, pay extra attention to hygiene, and have no history of unprotected sex. I'm really confused and frustrated about what's going on.Doctor's answer:
According to the problem description, first, it is necessary to check how to obtain the relevant test reports, such as secretions. If it is just chronic balanoposthitis, it is generally not a big problem and is related to diet, rest, and sleep. A slight carelessness can lead to recurrence. Balanoposthitis can be cured, but the treatment process is usually slow, and it is prone to relapse after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication must be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, patients need to maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer.