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Does This Viaderm KC Topically And Keflex 500mg Work For Balanitis?

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Question : I have Balanitis for the past 3 days. I was prescribed Viaderm KC topically and Keflex 500mg QID. Swelling and redness on the tip of the penis has improved, Burning on urination at times it is mild and a times it is painful.
Is this treatment correct, and how long before this is completelly resolved?
Your answer is appreciated.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (16 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query
Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have Balanitis .

I would be glad to get few more details from you to make precise suggestions
1) Did you have oral sex very recently ?
2)Does your female partner have vaginal infection?

Start taking antibiotics like Doxycycline and Diclofenac twice daily.
Use topical ointment Neosporin for local application
Ensure to wash your genitalia twice daily with warm water.
Thanks.
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Does This Viaderm KC Topically And Keflex 500mg Work For Balanitis?

Brief Answer: Pl provide details. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have Balanitis . I would be glad to get few more details from you to make precise suggestions 1) Did you have oral sex very recently ? 2)Does your female partner have vaginal infection? Start taking antibiotics like Doxycycline and Diclofenac twice daily. Use topical ointment Neosporin for local application Ensure to wash your genitalia twice daily with warm water. Thanks.