Balanitis treatments
In case of doubt of infectious balanitis, treatment of partners is recommended.
· Candidal balanitis
Antifungal cream to be applied twice a day after washing and drying thoroughly. In severe cases oral treatment with fluconazole may be necessary.
Treatment of an underlying problem (diabetes).
· Balanite streptococcique
Treatment often involves a antibiotic therapy local and / or general, especially in children.
· Anaerobic balanitis
Treatment with metronidazole 500mg / day for 7 days
· Balanites to Trichomonas Vaginalis
Treatment requires metronidazole (2 g as a single dose) or tinidazole as a single dose provides healing.
· Balanite the Son
Radical treatment is circumcision which results in healing within a few weeks.
· Cancerous balanitis
Removal of lesions by surgery if possible, to avoid transformation into invasive carcinoma
· Allergic balanitis
The treatment of the flare is carried out by means of dermocorticoids and we recommend theavoidance of the allergen in question