Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I have phimosis. About ten days ago, while taking a shower, I noticed a small crack on my penis inside the foreskin, about 2 millimeters long. It had previously appeared on the outside of the foreskin as well. At that time, I consulted a doctor who said it was due to bacterial infection caused by phimosis. The doctor then instructed me to use povidone-iodine bath solution to clean it, and it healed. Now, it has appeared inside the foreskin again. Can I use the same method to treat it? If not, what treatment should I follow?Doctor's answer:
It may be caused by fungal balanitis. Rinse the glans and foreskin with physiological saline or a 0.1% rivanol solution to remove dirt. Apply an antifungal ointment, such as clotrimazole ointment or Fungizone ointment. Pay attention to local hygiene to prevent cross-infection. As everyone knows, phimosis and paraphimosis can cause significant harm to patients, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, pay attention to dietary issues, focusing on a light diet and avoiding irritating foods. Additionally, regular follow-up visits may be necessary when needed.