Patient's question:
Male, 37 years old, previously in good health. Upon waking up today, he noticed several small blisters along the corona of the penis, without itching or pain, and had not visited a hospital for treatment.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be caused by a viral infection, for which there is no specific treatment. The main approach remains supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Antibiotics or sulfonamides are ineffective. Some antiviral drugs, such as idoxuridine (IDU), acyclovir, and ganciclovir, may have some efficacy against herpesvirus infections. Interferon is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent that inhibits both DNA and RNA viruses. Triazavirin (Virazole) may have inhibitory effects on certain viruses, such as the virus causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Amantadine can prevent influenza. Traditional Chinese medicine may have some efficacy in alleviating symptoms and shortening the course of certain viral diseases.