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How do I know if my balanitis is fungal?
Common symptoms of candidal balanitis include:
- Burning and itching around the head of the penis, which worsens after having sex.
- Redness and swelling.
- Small, rash-like bumps called papules, which may have pus.
- Pain during urination or sex.
What is the best way to get rid of balanitis?
Treatments can include:
- Antifungal creams: If a yeast infection is causing balanitis, your provider will prescribe an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole to treat the infection.
- Antibiotics: If a sexually transmitted disease is the cause of your symptoms, your provider will treat the infection with antibiotics.
What antibiotic kills balanitis?
Fluconazole is used to treat many infections caused by candida including: thrush in men and women, such as vaginal thrush, skin irritation on the head of the penis (balanitis), and thrush in the mouth (oral thrush)
Can balanitis be cured?
You can continue to keep your penis clean during a bout of balanitis. Cool water and gentle washing may make irritated skin feel better, but it won’t treat infection of the skin. You should talk to your doctor about treatment. The fastest cure for balanitis is the cure that addresses the cause of your discomfort.
Is balanitis serious?
Balanitis is when the head of the penis is swollen and sore. Balanitis is not usually serious but it’s important to see a GP to find out what’s causing it.
What are the symptoms of balanitis?
The main symptoms of balanitis include inflammation and pain on the head of the penis. Treatment often includes antifungal creams, antibiotics, improved personal hygiene and, in some cases, circumcision.
What are the treatment options for balanitis?
The treatment for balanitis depends on what is causing the condition. Treatments can include: Antifungal creams: If a yeast infection is causing balanitis, your provider will prescribe an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole to treat the infection. You will need to apply the cream to the glans (head of the penis) and foreskin as prescribed.
What is balanitis and who is at risk?
Balanitis primarily affects uncircumcised males because the moist, warm area under the foreskin is the ideal place for yeast and bacteria to grow. It can occur at any age and is more common in males who have phimosis (tight foreskin that does not easily move over the head of the penis). Groups with a higher risk of balanitis include men who:
Why does balanitis keep coming back?
When balanitis keeps recurring, it may be caused by a yeast infection transmitted back and forth between partners during sexual contact. A red, inflamed rash on the head and shaft of the penis or under the foreskin