Patient's question:
About two weeks ago, I had acute balanitis with rust and purulent discharge and went to the urology department. They prescribed a bottle of polyvinyl copper iodine and erythromycin ointment. After about a week, the rusted areas started to form scabs and stopped discharging, but the original rusted areas were still red. In the morning, they were pale red, and sometimes in the evening, they would turn purple. It has been about five or six days since I stopped applying any medication. There is no pain or itching, but the area is still a bit red, and it hasn't expanded. Is this a healing issue with balanitis?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the recurrence of balanitis is mainly caused by excessive foreskin, leading to infection. It is best to focus on enduring the intravenous treatment and maintain the cleanliness of the glans at all times. Additionally, timely circumcission should be performed to treat balanitis, as this condition is difficult to cure. Friends with this condition should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they reduce their confidence in fighting balanitis and believe that they can definitely be accepted for treatment.