Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling particularly unwell, and when I went to the bathroom, I noticed some redness on my glans. Today, I went to the hospital and saw a doctor. The doctor said I had balanitis and advised me to use something at home to clean it. Can povidone-iodine treat balanitis? Seeking clarification?Doctor's answer:
If the condition of redness on the glans reappears, after careful examination it is found to be balanitis, which should be caused by a bacterial infection. In this case, simply using povidone-iodine for sterilization may not be very effective. It is recommended to consult a doctor to determine additional sensitive antibiotics for anti-infection treatment. For bacterial infections, levofloxacin cream can be chosen, and for fungal infections, Daktarin cream can be used.