Suggest Treatment For Balanitis

Brief Answer:
Find treatment options below, pls consult doctors.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Treatment of balanitis includes many options available.

In mild balanitis, gentle retraction of the foreskin daily and soaking in warm water to clean penis and foreskin usually treats the condition. Warm saline baths and drying the penis also reduces the inflammation.

In most cases topical treatment with ointments is recommended.
Options for candidiasis infection are
(i) If candidal infection is the suspected cause then clotrimazole cream 1% or miconazole cream 2% can be applied twice daily till symptoms subside.
(ii) Oral medication fluconazole 150 mg one tablet orally if symptoms are severe.
(iii) Topical ointment imidazole with 1% hydrocortisone if there is marked inflammation.

If bacterial infection is suspected then clindamycin cream applied twice-daily until the infection has resolved.
For severe infections antibiotics must be taken as per complete course after consultation with your doctors.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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