Patient's question:
Before, when I bought erythromycin ointment, it didn't work at all. When I went to the hospital, I showed it to the doctor, and he suspected it might be balanitis. The doctor thought I was only 18, and there were no abnormalities on my glans (no erosion), so he didn't speculate further and said everything was fine. Now I'm using sulfur ointment on it. I don't know if it will work, and is it effective against viral balanitis? I only have 172 days left before the final exam, and this is causing huge physical and mental impact on me. I want to ask if applying sulfur ointment to balanitis is effective?Doctor's answer:
It could be a fungal infection. It is recommended to get checked to confirm the treatment. This is just a preliminary diagnosis, and the final results will depend on the hospital's examination and treatment. In addition to treating balanitis, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and speed up recovery. It is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid blindly relying on advertisements or over-the-counter medications to treat the condition, as this may worsen the situation.