Patient's question:
It's best not to go to the hospital and treat it with medication yourself. Which medicine can be used to cure balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, balanitis can be treated with an immersion rinse of 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and followed by applying an anti-inflammatory ointment. If phimosis or edema of the prepuce prevents flipping for immersion or if drainage is poor, and if the inflammation does not subside with general treatment, a preputial dorsal incision may be performed to facilitate drainage. should only be performed after the inflammation has completely resolved.Key points for treating balanitis:
1. Remove irritants.
2. For erosion and exudation, use a 3% boric acid solution or a 0.05% Huanglian solution for wet dressing.
3. Antimicrobial treatment: Use antifungal, antitrichomonal, or other medications depending on the causative agent.
4. For cases caused by allergic factors, topical corticosteroid preparations may be applied.