Patient's question:
The doctor said I have balanitis. I went to the hospital for a blood test and had various tests done. Now I have some itching and redness. What kind of internal and external medications can I use?Doctor's answer:
When suffering from balanoposthitis, the affected area can be soaked in a 1/5000 potassium permanganate solution and then treated with an anti-inflammatory ointment. For allergic balanoposthitis, oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroid ointments should be used. If phimosis or edema of the prepuce prevents repositioning for soaking or causes poor drainage, and if the inflammation does not subside with standard treatment, preputial dorsal slit surgery may be performed to facilitate drainage. should be performed only after the inflammation has completely resolved.