Types and treatment of balanitis

Balanitis can be divided into allergic balanitis, candidal balanitis and anaerobic balanitis according to the cause. Different treatments can be given according to different types, including general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment. 1. Allergic balanitis If you are allergic to toiletries, you can stimulate the glans during bathing, causing allergic balanitis. Patients need to change toiletries in a timely manner, try to clean the glans with warm water. At the same time, but also according to the doctor's advice to choose a cream containing hydrocortisone, dexamethasone or halometasone, etc., to relieve allergic symptoms. 2, candidal balanitis This type is mainly related to candida infection, mostly manifested as sporadic small papules or spotted erythema, may be accompanied by itching. Patients need to strengthen local hygiene, clean the glans every day to keep the local dry and clean. Secondly, patients need to follow the doctor's advice to choose fluconazole, itraconazole and other antibacterial drugs to reduce inflammatory reaction. 3, plasma cell balanitis This type is good for elderly patients with redundant prepuce, mainly related to local urine stimulation. Patients should usually turn over the foreskin and wash it every day to keep the glans clean and hygienic. Secondly, they can choose glucocorticoid ointment to reduce inflammation. After inflammation control, they can choose circumcision treatment.