Patient's question:
I have an older PhD roommate who seems very gentle in public, but his private life is actually quite messy. He often goes to bars at night and brings back girls who are not very reputable. I always advise him to be more cautious about hygiene, but he doesn't listen. Now, he's been diagnosed with balanitis. Is balanitis easy to treat?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of male is indeed challenging. Generally, it is related to sexual contact and pathogens. It is necessary to identify the specific pathogen before better treatment can be administered. In general, the treatment of common bacterial infections is relatively less difficult. The main approach involves potassium permanganate washing or physiological saline washing, followed by the use of erythromycin cream. However, if there is high-risk sexual activity, it is important to undergo careful examination to prevent the recurrence of sexually transmitted infections.