Patient's question:
Gender: MaleAge: 36
Details and purpose of consultation: About two months ago, my husband developed small red spots on his glans, followed by cracks in his foreskin and ulcers that became like paste with a foul odor. The condition would improve for a while, but then worsen after intercourse, followed by another period of improvement. This cycle of one week better and one week worse continued. He has refused to go to the hospital so far (he basically has no pain, sometimes with slight itching, and sometimes he says there is some pain at the cracked areas). After each time we have intercourse, I also feel uncomfortable, with excessive vaginal discharge and itching in my lower abdomen. Sometimes I also experience sharp, burning, or stinging pain. No matter what disease he might have, he just...
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your partner's condition, it is likely balanoposthitis.External treatment methods for balanoposthitis:
(1) Trichomoniasis balanitis: 0.5%–1% lactic acid solution, 0.5% acetic acid solution, or 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution can be used to rinse the glans and inner foreskin.
(2) Candida balanitis: Baking soda solution can be used to clean the affected area, or imidazole ointments such as Daktarin ointment or clotrimazole ointment can be applied externally.
(3) Dandelion wash: Take 30g of dandelion, 30g of chrysanthemum, and 10g of, decoct them, and use the liquid to externally wash the affected area once daily, with each application lasting about 20 minutes.
(4) Gentian powder: The main ingredient is gentian. Take an appropriate amount of gentian powder, add a small amount of water, mix into a paste, and apply externally to the affected area once daily.
(5) Bacterial balanoposthitis: 3% boric acid solution (200mL) or 0.1% novocaine solution can be used to externally wash the affected area twice daily, with each application lasting 20 minutes.
At the same time, you should undergo a comprehensive gynecological examination. Based on your symptoms, it is likely that you have a gynecological infection.