Patient's question:
I went to a public bathhouse for a soak and after that, I never went to crowded places again. I was also very careful about personal hygiene at home, but a few days ago, I noticed that I had developed balanitis, which is very painful and itchy.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of balanitis with Traditional Chinese Medicine mainly includes the following methods:(1) Use an adequate amount of Huangbai (Coptidis Rhizoma) and roast it thoroughly with pig bile juice, then take it orally and apply it to the affected area.
(2) Decoct He Ye Yi Zhi Hua (Hemerocallis) and Sheng Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza) in water for external washing.
(3) Apply Qing Dai San (Indigo Naturalis Powder) externally.
(4) Equal parts of Chuan Liao Zi (Trichosanthes Kirilowii), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Wa Song (Orostachys), Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxylum), Cong Gen (Allium Tuber), and Ai Ye (Artemisia Argyi).
(5) Decoct She Chang Zi (Herba Cinnamomi), Ku Shen (Polygonum Cuspidatum), Di Fu Zi (Malva Nuttallii), Bai Xian Pi (Dendrobanthus), and (Ku Sha) in water for external washing.
When treating balanitis, it is essential to maintain local cleanliness and avoid irritation. If the infection is severe, sensitive antibiotics can be used systemically. For serious male reproductive system conditions, patients are advised to seek timely symptomatic treatment and follow their doctor's recommendations. Additionally, proper self-care and dietary adjustments should be emphasized to prevent worsening of the condition.