How to diagnose and treat acute superficial balanitis?

Patient's question:

Doctor, a few days ago, I had an abnormal condition on my glans, it was a bit itchy and very uncomfortable. Later, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that I had acute superficial balanitis. Doctor, how is acute superficial balanitis treated?

Doctor's answer:

If there is a recurrence of this itchy condition at the, it is necessary to consider that it may be caused by inflammation transmitted, leading to functional changes. From a clinical diagnostic perspective, it is essentially a normal bacterial inflammation. If the itching is prominent, it is likely a fungal infection. Currently, topical erythromycin cream, which belongs to the macrolide class, or topical creams containing quinolone-class drugs can be used for treatment.

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