Patient's question:
I recently don't know what's going on, my lower body is very uncomfortable, and I'm not getting morning erections anymore. How can I treat balanitis by myself?Doctor's answer:
A small red spot on the glans is a typical symptom of balanoposthitis, which refers to the inflammation of the inner foreskin and glans. The normal foreskin cavity secretes a lipid substance. When the foreskin is too long or phimotic, this substance can accumulate as smegma, irritating the foreskin and glans, leading to balanoposthitis. The basic principle of Western medicine treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both topical and systemic treatment. For acute superficial balanoposthitis and annular erosive balanoposthitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line treatments. For trichomoniasis balanoposthitis, metronidazole is the preferred treatment. For candidal balanoposthitis caused by Candida, griseofulvin or itraconazole is commonly used.