What are the treatments for balanitis?
The treatment for balanitis depends on what’s 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’ll need to apply the cream to the head of your penis and foreskin.
- Antibiotics. If a sexually transmitted infection is the cause of your symptoms, your provider will treat the infection with antibiotics. The antibiotic will depend on the type of infection.
- Thoroughly cleaning your penis more often. Your provider will recommend that you regularly wash and dry under your foreskin to reduce the risk of balanitis returning. Don’t scrub or excessively wash your penis with harsh soaps. Warm water is often enough.
- Diabetes management. If you have diabetes, your provider will show you how to manage the condition.
- Circumcision. If you have recurring symptoms of balanitis, your provider may recommend circumcision. Circumcision is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon removes the foreskin covering your penis. Surgeons recommend this treatment most often for people who have an especially tight foreskin. If you don’t want a full circumcision, your surgeon may recommend a dorsal slit. A dorsal slit won’t remove your foreskin, but it will open the tight ring up so you can see the head of your penis.
Will balanitis go away by itself?
Most cases of balanitis require some kind of treatment. If you don’t get treatment, your symptoms may get worse or you may develop more symptoms.
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What is the fastest way to cure balanitis?
The fastest way to cure balanitis is to talk to a healthcare provider. They can make an official diagnosis, determine the cause and prescribe the best treatment.
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To help quickly relieve swelling and pain, you can take over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen (Tylenol®). Not everyone can take these medications, so it’s a good idea to check with your healthcare provider. You can also apply ice or a cold compress wrapped in a light towel for up to 10 minutes several times a day to help reduce swelling.
How soon after treatment will I feel better?
In most cases of balanitis, you’ll start to feel better within a few days or a week after treatment.
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