Patient's question:
I carefully checked for balanitis two years ago, but there were no symptoms at the time, and I didn't seek treatment. Now, my glans has been itchy for a long time, with red spots, and it looks very uncomfortable. I really want to scratch it, but I don't know what medicine to take. Balanitis, itchy, red spots, what medicine to take?Doctor's answer:
The glans inflammation presents with itching, redness, and swollen red patches. The spots are normal, and it is essentially a bacterial infection. The treatment approaches include the following: First, potassium permanganate sitz bath and scrubbing. Second, sodium bicarbonate to alleviate itching. Third, the use of antibiotic cream and Hydrocortisone cream for comprehensive evaluation and treatment, which yields better results.