Patient's question:
It's been 18 days since the onset of the illness. I went to the hospital. It's already healed with no symptoms. But why is there still a mark left? It's slightly raised as well. Why is that? By the way, my skin isn't very good, and I often leave marks after scars. Why is there still a mark left? It's slightly raised as well.Doctor's answer:
Balanitis furunculosa, onset time 18 daysBalanitis furunculosa is an subacute or chronic suppurative inflammation of the hair follicles and surrounding skin caused by the invasion of Staphylococcus aureus into the hair follicles. It can be triggered when the skin is not clean, itchy, or when the body's resistance decreases.
Medical treatment mainly includes three aspects:
Balanitis furunculosa systemic therapy:
When the skin lesions are extensive and have obvious pustules, broad-spectrum antibiotics should be administered for strict treatment. If possible, the pus should be cultured and a drug sensitivity test should be conducted. This is of great practical significance for determining more effective medications.
Autoimmune therapy:
For patients with chronic, recurrent balanitis furunculosa, the furuncle vaccine can be used. Anesthesia is administered, followed by subcutaneous injections once a week. The initial treatment dose is 1 mL, the second dose is 2 mL, the third dose is 3 mL, and subsequent doses are 4 mL each time. Generally, no adverse reactions occur after anesthesia. If fever or discomfort occurs, do not increase the dosage.