Patient's question:
I went on a date with a netizen a while ago, and then we had non-virgin sexual intercourse again. After coming back, I noticed that my glans had a bit of itching. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I had streptococcal balanitis. What are the symptoms of streptococcal and Candida balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Since the diagnosis is candidal balanitis, you can consider applying Daktarin cream or Nystatin cream for treatment, while also taking oral itraconazole and other antifungal medications. During the treatment period, you must absolutely avoid sexual activity, and you should also avoid such unclean sexual practices in the future. Fortunately, fungal infections can heal on their own, and it is not a serious condition. Generally, with consistent medication, the symptoms of candidal balanitis will quickly subside. The symptoms of candidal balanitis include redness, swelling, itching, and pain in the glans area, with discharge resembling cottage cheese.