Patient's question:
The glans is red and swollen, and it also itches and hurts. I'm afraid it might rot. The computer says you can use povidone-iodine by yourself, but I'm very worried about potential side effects. Hello, does povidone-iodine treat balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Povidone-iodine is an anti-inflammatory solution. If there is inflammation on the, it can be considered to apply povidone-iodine for treatment, which has a certain anti-inflammatory effect. If there is redness and swelling, in addition to applying povidone-iodine, oral antibiotics are also needed. It is best to consider going to the urology department of a hospital for a check-up, and then follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment based on clinical diagnosis. In fact, povidone-iodine, also known as polyvinylpyrrolidone iodine, iodophor, and strong iodine, is a broad-spectrum bactericide that is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and other pathogens.