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How long does balanitis take to fully heal?
Balanitis generally is not a serious condition and can be treated with antibiotic creams and pills. Most occurrences of balanitis clear up within three to five days of starting treatment. Left untreated, however, it can become more painful or cause other health problems.
Is there a pill for balanitis?
Balanitis Treatment Your treatment will depend on what set off the balanitis. The prescription usually comes as a cream or ointment. Your doctor might prescribe: Antibiotics for bacterial balanitis (It comes as a pill or a cream.)
How do you clean balanitis?
If you have balanitis, you should clean your penis daily with lukewarm water and gently dry it.
- don’t use soap, bubble bath, shampoo or any other potential irritant.
- dry gently under the foreskin after peeing.
- try a soap substitute like an emollient, available from a pharmacy.
What over the counter medicine is good for balanitis?
Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex) is a very effective over-the-counter medication, which is also used for treating vaginal yeast infections and athlete’s foot. Apply it to the affected area two to three times daily for 10 days.
Can I use Vaseline for balanitis?
The first step in treating non-specific balanitis is to clean and dry the glans penis after washing or going to the toilet. Applying soft white paraffin ointment (Vaseline® ointment) under the foreskin helps to heal genital skin.
What is the medication to be used for balanitis?
Cream. Of course,there are over-the-counter antifungal creams you can use directly.
What kind of Doctor do I See for balanitis?
For Balanitis, you have to see a Dermatologist. Balanitis needs to be treated with Cortaid and Canestan cream which are available over the counter. They need to be applied twice a day for 10 days. Balanitis can occur secondary to friction, fungus or even contact with condoms.
How to get rid of balanitis naturally?
Aloe Vera. If you are impacted with balanitis,then you need to peel an Aloe Vera gel and spread out the gel on the affected areas two or three times
Which antibiotic cream can be used for balanitis?
Azole family drugs are effective against fungi and are used to treat balanitis caused by fungi such as Candida. Drugs such as clotrimazole, fluconazole and miconazole are available in cream and tablet form and can be prescribed according to the condition of the patient.