Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Multiple plaque-like red patches on the glans, excessive smegma, itching, and mild pain.Duration and course of the current illness: One month.
Current general condition: Taking fluconazole (three tablets on Tuesday and Friday). Using external pristone and zymosan. Improvement was observed, but due to the presence of hormones, the external medication was discontinued, and a recurrence occurred three days later (internal medication was not stopped).
Medical history: One year. Symptoms appeared, and topical piconone was used, but a recurrence occurred after one week, requiring further topical treatment.
Previous diagnoses, treatment history, and outcomes: Diagnosed with fungal infection at the provincial hospital, but the treatment was ineffective.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your condition, it could be considered as balanitis. You can use baking soda solution to clean the affected area or apply imidazole ointments such as Daktarin ointment, clotrimazole ointment, etc.