Patient's question:
Which is the best hospital in Qingdao for treating balanitis?Doctor's answer:
1. Symptomatic treatmentMaintain local cleanliness, avoid various irritants, and circumcision should be performed in cases of phimosis.
2. Local treatment
For erosion, exudation, or purulent discharge, apply a 1% solution of ethacridine or a 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution as a wet dressing. For dryness with scaling, apply topical corticosteroid cream.
3. Etiological treatment
If the cause is identified, appropriate medication should be administered. For example, for candidal balanitis, topical nystatin ointment, clotrimazole, econazole, or miconazole cream can be used, or systemic antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, fluconazole, miconazole, or ketoconazole may be taken. For trichomoniasis balanitis, metronidazole, tinidazole, or griseofulvin can be selected. For amoebic balanitis, emetine, metronidazole, or tinidazole should be given. If the partner also has candidal or trichomonal vaginitis, both must be treated simultaneously.