Hello Doctor, If person has balanitis then what cream is suggested to take or medicine to cure it?

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After a diagnosis, your doctor will likely prescribe a medicated anti-itch cream. This cream helps stop itching and inflammation.

If you have an infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic or antifungal medication to help clear it. This may be all you need to stop the inflammation, swelling, itching, and discharge.

Your doctor may also prescribe medicated creams with steroids to reduce inflammation.

Over-the-counter treatment
You can try treating balanitis yourself with a mixture of diluted vinegar and Burow’s solution applied to the area with a compress. This mixture acts as an astringent. Astringents cause the skin to contract, which helps relieve irritation.

Your balanitis may be caused by a fungus (a type of yeast infection). In this case, you can use an antifungal cream that contains nystatin, clotrimazole, or terbinafine.

Topical steroids that contain hydrocortisone can also be helpful.

If you’re trying over-the-counter treatments, do not use them longer than two weeks. If you are not improving, see your doctor for evaluation. It’s important to make sure you do not have a more serious health problem.

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Complications of balanitis
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Seek treatment quickly to reduce your chances of developing complications from balanitis. Possible complications include:

scarring in the penis opening
painful foreskin retraction
inadequate blood supply to the penis
Allergic dermatitis can be a cause of balanitis that involves extreme itching, rash, hives, and inflamed skin. This inflammation can lead to scarring. Scar tissue in the penis opening can cause the opening to narrow. This can lead to lasting discomfort and difficulty urinating.

Inderjeet Singh Gautam · Accepted Answer