Balanoposthitis treatment

Treatment of balanoposthitis begins with tests to determine the cause of the inflammation and the microorganisms that caused the disease.

For all patients without exception, during the period of treatment of the disease, the urologist sets the main tasks, the observance of which will allow to avoid the disease in the future:

• Hygiene of the head and foreskin of the penis is the first rule of successful healing.
• Local elimination of the infectious agent using antiseptic solutions and herbal infusions to eliminate inflammation.
• Antiviral and antibacterial therapy with drugs. The treatment plan is made by a urologist, individually for each patient.

Let's look at the main methods of treating balanoposthitis:

1. Drug therapy – the urologist prescribes tablets, solutions and ointments based on the cause of the inflammatory-infectious process.
   • For all forms of balanoposthitis, local anti-inflammatory drugs are used, usually corticosteroids and combination drugs (Levomekol, Triderm).
   • In complicated forms of balanoposthitis, the urologist prescribes drugs that increase the resistance of the immune system.
   • For yeast balanoposthitis, antifungal drugs (Nizoral, Clotrimazole ointment) are used for treatment.
   • In case of anaerobic balanoposthitis, treatment is carried out using antibiotics (Azithromycin).
2. Surgical treatment of balanoposthitis - this method involves excision of the foreskin, that is, circumcision. As a rule, this type of treatment is used for phimosis. In this case, patients are prohibited from trying to open the head of the penis on their own, as this will lead to an increase in the inflammatory process and the appearance of microcracks.
3. Alternative medicine methods – such treatment is carried out to relieve painful symptoms and stop the inflammatory process. The patient is prescribed baths, compresses, washing the foreskin and head of the penis with medicinal solutions and herbal infusions.

Which doctor should I see if I have balanoposthitis?

Which doctor to go to for balanoposthitis is a pressing question for many patients who have experienced pain and discomfort in the groin area for the first time. As a rule, the first symptoms of balanoposthitis - itching, burning, cracks, hyperemia of the skin, the appearance of ulcers, swelling of the head and foreskin of the penis - force a man to seek medical help.

Many patients, when the above symptoms appear, mistakenly seek help from a dermatovenerologist. But this is wrong, since the doctor does not diagnose and treat inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis. Only a urologist should conduct a visual examination, diagnosis, differentiate balanoposthitis from other inflammatory diseases and prescribe a treatment regimen.

A urologist is a doctor who deals with diagnostics, therapeutic and surgical treatment of diseases of the male genital organs and urinary system. Also, a urologist deals with the prevention of inflammatory diseases, including balanoposthitis.

Balanoposthitis treatment regimen

The treatment regimen for balanoposthitis depends entirely on the type of inflammation, its stage, neglect, and involvement of the pelvic organs and lymph nodes in the pathological process. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are used as systemic therapy. But before drawing up a treatment regimen, the urologist must establish the etiology of the disease. So, if the disease is caused by staphylococcal infections, the treatment is simple and takes no longer than 7-10 days. But if balanoposthitis is caused by gonorrhea, syphilis, and other sexually transmitted diseases, the treatment is complex and takes more than one month.

In addition, if balanoposthitis has a secondary form, that is, it arose against the background of chronic and existing diseases, then to eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory process, it is necessary to cure the primary cause of the disease. But do not forget that prolonged irritation of the head of the penis due to the pathological inflammatory process can lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of the nerve endings located on it.

Treatment of balanoposthitis with ointments

Treatment of balanoposthitis with ointments refers to local therapy. As a rule, patients with balanoposthitis are prescribed antiseptic ointments. One of such drugs is Levomekol ointment. The disease is also treated with broad-spectrum antifungal ointments. For example, Clotrimazole and Batrafen ointments. Triderm ointment is a complex of antibiotics, corticosteroids and antifungals, that is, the drug is effective in the treatment of balanoposthitis and other infectious and inflammatory lesions of the genitals.

If balanoposthitis has mycotic etiology, then topical broad-spectrum antimycotics, Candid, Candibene, Batrafen, Canesten, Clotrimazole ointments are used for treatment. If catarrhal balanoposthitis is to be treated, then topical steroid ointments are used, for example, Laticort.

Treatment of balanoposthitis with ointments is an effective therapy that is effective both in the early stages of the disease and as a complex treatment for balanoposthitis. Ointments should be used until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear. In addition to using ointments, a urologist can prescribe immunomodulatory drugs to speed up the recovery process.

Cream for balanoposthitis

Cream for balanoposthitis allows to eliminate the symptoms of the disease in the early stages. Cream for inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis can be used both as monotherapy and for complex treatment.

In case of yeast etiology of balanoposthitis, both partners should undergo treatment with creams. The most popular antifungal creams effective for balanoposthitis are: Clotrimazole, Nizoral, Lamisil. Very often, treatment of balanoposthitis with creams is supplemented with antibiotic therapy to improve the effectiveness of the drug and the patient's rapid recovery.

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Treatment of balanoposthitis at home

Treatment of balanoposthitis at home is possible only after consultation with a urologist and in the case when the inflammation has not taken a pathological form and has not caused phimosis. The simplest and most effective method of treating balanoposthitis at home is maintaining intimate hygiene and regularly changing underwear. In addition to basic self-care rules, patients are advised to treat the affected head and foreskin using disinfectant solutions. A solution of furacilin, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, as well as special ointments and creams are suitable for these purposes.

Do not forget about traditional medicine, which also helps to stop the inflammatory process. I use medicinal herbs to prepare solutions and medicinal baths. Let's look at several recipes that can be used to treat balanoposthitis at home:

• Sage decoction. Pour boiling water over a couple of tablespoons of dry herb and place in a steam bath for 10 minutes. As soon as the decoction cools, it must be filtered through a gauze compress and used to wash the affected genital organ.
• You can also make a disinfectant solution from oak bark to treat balanoposthitis at home. Pour boiling water over a tablespoon of oak bark and put it on the fire for 20 minutes. After the decoction has cooled, it can be used for compresses and medicinal baths, 2-3 times a day.

Remedies for balanoposthitis

Balanoposthitis remedies help cure the disease. There are many medicines and drugs that help in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases. Let's look at the main remedies for balanoposthitis.

• Antiseptic ointments

Ointments have a disinfectant effect, help to get rid of painful symptoms of the inflammatory process. The most popular and effective antiseptic ointment for balanoposthitis is Levomekol. The ointment contains active components that penetrate deep into the tissues, so the ointment is recommended for use at any stage of balanoposthitis.

Another popular remedy with a wide range of action is Clotrimazole cream, Batrafen and other composite ointments, which consist of antibiotics, corticosteroids and antimycotics. In some cases, therapeutic therapy is carried out using Lamisil ointment, and in simple or erosive balanoposthitis, Dermozolone, Gioxizone or Lorinden-S ointments are used.

• Medicinal baths

In addition to ointments, other medications are used to treat balanoposthitis. Thus, the solution for Miramistin baths has proven itself well. The product has high bactericidal activity against pathogenic microorganisms. The solution is used for compresses, baths and insertion into the urethra. In addition, Miramistin is used to treat the entire genital area for disinfection. Sanguiritrin, Rotokan and Furacilin solutions have antimicrobial effects. After therapeutic water procedures, it is recommended to lubricate the affected area with an antiseptic ointment.

• Antibiotics

These are the drugs for balanoposthitis that are prescribed in advanced cases of the disease. In particularly severe forms of the disease, the urologist prescribes a course of intensive antibacterial therapy. Most often, patients are prescribed: Nevigamon, Oletrin, Biseptol, Levomycetin, Furagin and other antibiotic drugs.

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Miramistin for balanoposthitis

Miramistin for balanoposthitis is an effective bactericidal agent that has proven itself to be fast and effective in therapeutic therapy. Miramistin's broad spectrum of action allows treating balanoposthitis of any etiology. The drug is a synthetic preparation with high rates of bactericidal activity against harmful microorganisms.

Main indications for use of the drug:

• Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in venereology (genital herpes, candidiasis, syphilis, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea).
• Treatment and prevention in dermatology of diseases such as streptoderma, staphyloderma, candidomycosis of the skin and mucous membranes and others.
• In obstetrics and gynecology for the treatment and prevention of wounds and inflammatory processes.
• In urology, for the complex treatment of urethritis, urethroprostatitis, balanoposthitis, balanitis and posthitis.
• Miramistin is also used in surgery, otolaryngology and dentistry. The drug is also effective for superficial skin damage due to household injuries, for the prevention of infectious contamination.

The drug is available in the form of a solution and ointment. Miramistin is used for baths and compresses for balanoposthitis. A gauze bandage is moistened with the solution and applied to the affected part of the genital organ for several minutes. In addition to baths, it is recommended to introduce Miramistin into the urethra, but not more than 3 ml. The entire pubic area must be treated with the solution.

The peculiarity of this medicine is its side effects - this is a short-term burning sensation that passes in a couple of minutes. But this kind of reaction does not require discontinuing the drug. Miramistin is contraindicated for use by patients with individual intolerance to the active components of the drug. Miramistin can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Cases of overdose of Miramistin have not been recorded to date, so the drug is considered a safe and effective remedy in the treatment of balanoposthitis and other infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Levomekol for balanoposthitis

Levomekol is used for balanoposthitis to speed up the recovery process. The ointment is a combination drug that includes the immunostimulating substance methyluracil and the antibiotic chloramenicol. The drug is effective against most bacteria. And the bactericidal effect consists in inhibiting protein biosynthesis in the cells of harmful microorganisms.

• Levomekol is effective against: gram-positive aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including Clostridium perfringens, Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp.; gram-negative anaerobic and aerobic bacteria.
• Indications for use of the drug are based on the action of its active components. Levomekol is prescribed for purulent wounds, furuncles, trophic ulcers and 2-3 degree burns, as well as for purulent-inflammatory skin diseases.
• It is recommended to apply the ointment to gauze bandages or sterile napkins and apply to the affected areas. It is necessary to change the bandages every day, applying a new ointment. In case of purulent abscesses, it is allowed to inject the ointment into the wound cavity using a syringe, having previously warmed the medicine to 36 degrees.
• Side effects of Levomekol in balanoposthitis are manifested in the form of allergic reactions. This is possible only with individual intolerance to the active components of the drug. It is hypersensitivity that is the main contraindication to the use of the ointment.
• When using Levomekol during pregnancy, there is a possibility of resorptive action and absorption. The drug is available in aluminum tubes of 25, 30 and 40 g of the drug. Levomekol is available without a prescription.

Triderm for balanoposthitis

Triderm for balanoposthitis is effective both in the early stages of the disease and in complicated and advanced forms. Triderm is a combination drug that includes: clotrimazole, betamethasone dipropionate and gentamicin. This composition of the ointment has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiexudative, antiallergic, antifungal and antibacterial effects.

• The ointment is recommended for use in various forms of bacterial-infectious skin lesions. Triderm is effective in the treatment of eczema of any localization, including inflammation in the groin area.
• A small amount of ointment should be applied to the affected areas of the skin, rubbing it in thoroughly. As a rule, the duration of the course of treatment using the ointment is 2-4 weeks, and the frequency of use is up to three times a day.
• In case of individual intolerance to the active components of the ointment or with prolonged use of the drug, adverse reactions are possible. The ointment can cause and increase itching, irritation, burning, dry skin. In some cases, Triderm causes inflammation of the hair follicles, hypertrichosis (hair growth), acne and other skin reactions.
• The ointment is contraindicated for use by patients with hypersensitivity to its components, as well as in cases of chickenpox, tuberculosis and syphilis of the skin, skin reactions after vaccination.
• The medicine is available in aluminum tubes of 10 and 30 g. The ointment is available from pharmacies without a prescription.

Furacilin for balanoposthitis

Furacilin is used for balanoposthitis for medicinal baths and lotions. Furacilin is an antimicrobial drug that is active against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.

• Furacilin is used to treat wound infections, purulent-inflammatory processes, and bacterial dysentery.
• The method of using the drug depends on the type of skin lesion. Thus, in purulent-inflammatory diseases, the drug is dissolved in aqueous or alcohol solutions. In bacterial dysentery, it is prescribed to be taken orally. It is possible to apply compresses with furacilin to the damaged surface.
• The drug may cause side effects, such as dermatitis and skin inflammation. When taken orally, vomiting, loss of appetite, allergic rashes and dizziness may occur. And long-term use of the drug can cause neuritis, that is, inflammation of the nerves.
• Furacilin is contraindicated for use in case of individual intolerance to nitrofuran and its derivatives. The drug is prescribed with special caution to patients with kidney disorders and diseases.
• Furacilin is available in powder and tablet form for solution preparation. The medicine is available without a prescription.

Chlorhexidine for balanoposthitis

Chlorhexidine is used for balanoposthitis for washing, as well as for medicinal baths and compresses. Chlorhexidine is a local antiseptic with a bactericidal effect. The drug is effective against: Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamidia spp., Bacteroides fragilis, Treponema pallidum, Gardnerella vaginalis, Ureaplasma spp. and is moderately active against strains of Proteus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. The peculiarity of chlorhexidine is that the drug does not have a systemic effect and is not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream.

• The drug is used to prevent and treat diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the active components of the drug. Chlorhexidine is used for infectious diseases, in ENT and dental practice, before and after surgery, for disinfection of mucous membranes and skin. The drug is used in gynecology and urology to treat inflammation and infections.
• Chlorhexidine is used for balanoposthitis as a solution for preparing baths, compresses and washings. It is possible to introduce the solution into the urethra. As a rule, in urological practice this drug is used to wash the bladder.
• In rare cases, Chlorhexidine causes side effects such as skin rash and itching, dermatitis, dry skin and photosensitivity. The drug is contraindicated for use in case of hypersensitivity to its components, as well as for patients suffering from dermatitis. Overdose of the drug is impossible.
• Chlorhexidine is produced as a solution in 100 ml polymer bottles with a nozzle. The drug is produced in 0.05% and 20%. It is available without a prescription.

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Hydrogen peroxide for balanoposthitis

Hydrogen peroxide is used as an antiseptic for balanoposthitis. The peroxide is produced as a 3% solution for treating wounds and affected skin surfaces. Hydrogen peroxide is widely used in the treatment of gynecological and urological diseases. The medicinal solution is an oxidant. When it gets on the affected area of skin or mucous membrane, the drug begins to release oxygen. Due to this chemical reaction, the activity of organic substances decreases and the skin is mechanically cleansed. The only drawback of hydrogen peroxide is its temporary effect, which disappears a couple of hours after the wound is treated.

• Hydrogen peroxide is recommended to be used at the initial stages of balanoposthitis, that is, at the first symptoms of the disease. Peroxide interacts with smegma and helps reduce the number of fungi and pathogens that cause the disease.
• When using hydrogen peroxide for balanoposthitis, it is necessary to take into account that the chemical reaction of the substance can cause burning. And given that the affected head and foreskin of the penis are sensitive in themselves, the use of the drug can even cause painful sensations. To reduce pain, you can use diluted hydrogen peroxide, 1-2%.
• If balanoposthitis is accompanied by phimosis, hydrogen peroxide will not bring the expected therapeutic effect. A positive result from treatment can only be achieved after excision of the affected foreskin.

Clotrimazole for balanoposthitis

Clotrimazole is used as an antimicrobial agent for balanoposthitis. The ointment is used for external use. The composition of the drug includes clotrimazole, paraffin, methylparaben, cetostearyl alcohol, microcrystallin. Clotrimazole is effective in the treatment of balanoposthitis when the inflammation is caused by Candida fungi. Clotrimazole can be used to treat balanitis, mycoses, versicolor lichen, candidal vulvovaginitis and urogenital candidiasis.

• The ointment should be applied to the affected area of skin in a thin layer, 2-3 times a day. It is best to use the ointment after hygiene procedures, applying to dry skin. The duration of use of the ointment depends on the degree of damage, but, as a rule, Clotrimazole for balanoposthitis is used for 2-4 weeks.
• The drug may cause side effects, such as reddening of the skin, allergic or contact dermatitis and burning at the site of application. If the above symptoms appear, the ointment should be discontinued and the painful symptoms will subside in a few days.
• Since Clotrimazole has low absorption, overdose is excluded. The ointment is not recommended for the treatment of balanoposthitis in patients with increased sensitivity to the active substances of the drug. The ointment is not prescribed to patients under three years of age, as well as for women during pregnancy and lactation.

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Potassium permanganate for balanoposthitis

Potassium permanganate has proven itself as an effective antiseptic for balanoposthitis. With the help of potassium permanganate, that is, potassium permanganate, you can cure balanoposthitis and other diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, as well as significantly speed up wound healing. Potassium permanganate is used to treat inflammation of the head and foreskin of the penis, both in the early stages and in advanced cases.

• Potassium permanganate is used for baths, lotions and dousing. It is very important to observe the dosage of the drug, since a highly concentrated solution of potassium permanganate can cause a burn of the genitals.
• Potassium permanganate is used to treat acute, recurrent and chronic forms of balanoposthitis. There are no contraindications to the use of the product.

Pimafucort for balanoposthitis

Pimafukort for balanoposthitis is considered one of the most effective antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug contains a combination of hydrocortisone, neomycin and natamycin. The drug is used only for external use. Pimafukort is active against bacteria with gram-negative properties (Proteus spp., Klebsiella, E. Coli), as well as microorganisms with gram-positive characteristics. The drug has an antifungal effect and is effective in the treatment of balanoposthitis and infectious skin lesions caused by Aspergillus, Candida, Microsporum, Trichophyton, Torulopsis, Trichomonas and Fusarium.

• Pimafukort is prescribed for otomycosis and mycosis of the skin, superficial dermatoses, pyoderma, inflammatory and infectious skin lesions.
• The ointment is applied to the mucous membranes and skin 2-4 times a day. The duration of use of the drug is determined by the urologist, but can be more than a month.
• The drug causes side effects that manifest as an exacerbation of the underlying disease. But after discontinuing the ointment, the symptoms disappear. Long-term use of Pimafukort can cause the development of stretch marks on the skin, in places where the ointment or cream is applied. In rare cases, the drug causes thinning of the skin, contact dermatitis and hypertrichosis. But all side effects are temporary and disappear after discontinuing the drug.
• Pimafukort is contraindicated for patients under one year of age, with allergic reactions to the components of the drug. Pimafukort ointment and cream are contraindicated for the treatment of ulcerative skin lesions, anogenital itching, skin tumors, open wounds and acne.
• The drug is available in the form of an ointment and cream. Both forms of release have an aluminum tube and are available in a dosage of 15 g. Pimafukort is available from pharmacies without a doctor's prescription.

Fluconazole for balanoposthitis

Fluconazole is used for balanoposthitis if the inflammation is caused by the candidal form of the disease. The advantage of fluconazole over similar drugs is that it is taken once (150 mg). The drug has an antimicrobial effect and suppresses the synthesis of fungal microorganisms. Fluconazole is quickly absorbed and remains in the blood plasma for a long period of time.

• The main indications for the use of the drug: cryptococcosis, cryptococcal meningitis, systemic candidiasis, candidal balanoposthitis, treatment and prevention of fungal diseases.
• The drug is taken orally and intravenously. The daily dose in both options is 150 mg. The duration of use of the drug depends on the nature of the disease. Fluconazole is usually taken from 7 to 30 days.
• Fluconazole is generally well tolerated, but side effects are possible. The drug causes flatulence, skin rash and diarrhea. The drug is available in 50, 100, 150 and 200 mg, 0.2% solution and syrup of 5 mg per 1 ml.

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Lamisil for balanoposthitis

Lamisil for balanoposthitis is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug. The drug belongs to the allylamine group. Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the nails, skin and hair. It is active against Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton verrucosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton violaceum), Candida fungi, Epidermophyton floccosum, Microsporum canis, Pityrosporum orbiculare.

• The main indications for the use of the drug are based on the action of its active components. Lamisil is prescribed for mycoses and onychomycosis, yeast skin lesions, and versicolor lichen.
• Lamisil is used 1-2 times a day, depending on the type of pathogen and severity of the disease. Before applying the drug, the affected area of the skin must be dried. In case of severe skin lesions, the drug can be applied to the skin with gauze bandages at night. A positive therapeutic effect is observed after 3-5 days of using Lamisil. In case of extensive skin lesions, it is recommended to use Lamisil in the form of a spray.
• As a rule, the drug is well tolerated, but allergic reactions in the form of rash, itching, burning, hyperemia of the skin are possible. To eliminate side symptoms, it is necessary to stop using the drug. In rare cases, Lamisil causes nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and liver dysfunction.
• Lamisil is contraindicated for use in case of hypersensitivity to the active components of the drug. The drug is not prescribed for children under 12 years of age, as well as for women during pregnancy and lactation.
• In case of overdose, Lamisil causes headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness. The drug is available in the form of 1% spray 30 ml and 1% cream in tubes of 15 and 30 ml.

Pimafucin for balanoposthitis

Pimafucin is used for balanoposthitis to treat the inflammatory process. Pimafucin is an antifungal drug of the macrolide group, which has a detrimental effect on yeast fungi and dermatophyte fungi. The peculiarity of this drug is that resistance to it does not develop. The drug does not affect the entire body, but acts only on the affected area - the skin and mucous membranes. Pimafucin is available in the form of tablets, cream and vaginal suppositories. As a rule, for balanoposthitis in men, the drug is used for baths and washes, but women are prescribed vaginal suppositories.

• Pimafucin is used in the treatment of intestinal candidiasis, candidal otitis, fungal infections of the skin and nails, balanoposthitis, vulvaginitis and other inflammatory lesions of the genitals caused by yeast fungi.
• The drug is contraindicated for use by patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Side effects of the drug are nausea, unstable stool, burning in the genital area.
• Pimafucin is used in the form of a cream for balanoposthitis. The frequency of use of the drug is prescribed by a urologist. Treatment lasts until the symptoms of inflammation disappear.
• If Pimafucin is used to treat chronic balanoposthitis, then in addition to the cream, it is mandatory to use the tablets of the drug. As a rule, both partners undergo preventive therapy for balanoposthitis.

Akriderm for balanoposthitis

Akriderm is used for balanoposthitis as a local drug with pronounced antiallergic, antipruritic, anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory properties. The drug contains a substance and a group of corticosteroids - betamethasone dipropionate.

• Akriderm is used in the treatment of patients suffering from skin diseases of inflammatory or allergic etiology. The drug is effective in the treatment of chronic and acute forms of balanoposthitis. Akriderm ointment and cream are prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis and non-allergic forms of dermatitis.
• The drug is used for external use. Akriderm is not recommended for application to mucous membranes and large areas of skin. The ointment is applied in a thin layer, gently rubbing into the skin. The duration of use and dosage of the drug is prescribed by a urologist. As a rule, the drug is applied to the affected skin 2-3 times a day, and the duration of use is 2-4 weeks.
• Akriderm causes local side effects - itching, burning, striae, dryness and irritation of the skin. With prolonged use of the drug in occlusive dressings, maceration and atrophy of the skin, secondary infection and hirsutism may develop.
• The drug is contraindicated for the treatment of balanoposthitis in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance of the drug. The drug is not prescribed for patients with skin diseases of bacterial, fungal or viral etiology. As well as for patients with trophic ulcers, skin cancer, sarcomas and acne vulgaris.
• Akriderm is contraindicated for use on open wounds and for patients with diabetes or tuberculosis. The drug is used with special caution to treat balanoposthitis in children over one year old. Overdose of Akriderm for balanoposthitis manifests itself in the form of allergic reactions and reversible decrease in adrenal cortex function.
• The medicine is available in the form of an ointment in aluminum tubes of 15 and 30 g, and also in the form of a cream in aluminum tubes of 15 and 30 g. The drug is available without a doctor's prescription.

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Bepanten for balanoposthitis

Bepanten is prescribed to patients with balanoposthitis to speed up the process of regeneration of damaged skin. The active substance of the drug is dexpanthenol. The drug has regenerating, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Bepanten cream and ointment can be used on any areas of the skin, including for the treatment and prevention of weeping wounds that do not heal. The drug penetrates the systemic bloodstream, binds to plasma proteins and destroys pathogens. Bepanten is excreted unchanged in feces and urine.

• Bepanten is used to treat and prevent balanoposthitis, diaper rash, and diaper dermatitis in children. Bepanten cream is recommended for preventive care of the mammary glands, when cracks and irritation of the nipples appear. Bepanten ointment effectively relieves irritation and mechanical damage to the skin, accelerates the healing process of minor wounds, burns, and scratches. The drug can be used to treat chronic ulcers, after skin transplantation, and anal fissures.
• The ointment should be applied to clean, dry skin, to damaged areas. It is recommended to use the drug 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the form and severity of balanoposthitis, on the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the doctor's prescriptions.
• Bepanten causes side effects that manifest themselves in the form of skin allergic reactions. The drug is contraindicated for use in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Overdose of Bepanten with local application is not possible.
• The medicine is available in the form of a 5% ointment of 30 g in aluminum tubes, a 5% cream of 30 g and a 2.5% lotion of 200 ml in a bottle. The medicine is available without a doctor's prescription.

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Lamisil spray for balanoposthitis

Lamisil spray for balanoposthitis is used for external use. The spray is an antifungal drug for local use. The active substance of the drug is terbinafine, has a broad spectrum of action. Lamisil is active against yeast fungi. When applied locally, the drug is not absorbed and begins to act quickly on damaged areas of the skin. A positive therapeutic effect is observed after seven days of regular use of the drug.

• Main indications for use: fungal infections caused by dermatophytes Trichophyton Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum. Various lichens Pityrosporum orbiculare and inflammatory skin lesions.
• The spray is used 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the disease and the doctor's recommendations. Before applying the spray, the skin must be cleaned and the affected areas of the skin must be dried. The drug is recommended to be sprayed only on wounds in order to moisturize them.
• Lamisil spray can cause side effects that cause skin redness, burning and itching. But when you stop using the drug, the unpleasant symptoms go away.
• Lamisil spray for balanoposthitis is contraindicated for use in patients with individual intolerance to the active components of the drug. The drug is not prescribed for the treatment of balanoposthitis in pediatric patients. Local application of the spray does not cause an overdose. But if the spray gets into the eye or mouth, the drug causes burning, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Treatment of the above manifestations is symptomatic.
• Lamisil spray should be stored in a place protected from sunlight and inaccessible to children, at a temperature not lower than 30°C. The drug is available without a doctor's prescription.

Hyoxysone for balanoposthitis

Gioxizone is used for balanoposthitis as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. The main indications for the use of the drug are based on the action of its active components. Gioxizone is used to treat and prevent infected eczema, wounds, pustular skin lesions, erosions, mucous membrane defects and neuroallergic inflammations of the skin. The ointment contains oxytetracycline hydrochloride and hydrocortisone acetate.

• Gioxizone is used externally. The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the affected area of skin 1-3 times a day. The duration of use of the drug depends on the form of balanoposthitis and its stage, as well as on the recommendations of the urologist. Please note that before using the drug, it is recommended to determine the sensitivity of the microflora of the disease to it. To do this, you can apply a little ointment to the affected area and wait a couple of hours. If there is no allergic reaction and an improvement in the skin condition is observed, then the ointment can be used.
• Side effects of Gioxizone manifest themselves in the form of allergic reactions on the skin. The drug is contraindicated for use in viral and allergic skin diseases, tuberculosis of the skin and mycosis. With special caution, the drug is prescribed to patients with the above-described diseases in the anamnesis.
• Gioxizone is available in aluminum tubes of 10 g. The drug should be stored in a cool, dry place and used only as prescribed by a urologist.

Fukortsin for balanoposthitis

Fukortsin is prescribed for external use for balanoposthitis. The drug has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The solution for external use contains phenol, boric acid, resorcinol and basic fuchsin.

• Indications for use of the drug are fungal and pustular skin lesions, superficial defects of the mucous membranes, erosions, cracks, superficial wounds, abrasions. In case of balanoposthitis, the solution is used to heal cracks and erosive wounds on the head and foreskin of the penis.
• Fukortsin solution is used 2-4 times a day, making medicinal baths, lotions or compresses. After using the drug and drying the skin, creams and ointments should be applied to the treated area of the skin.
• The drug may cause side effects, which manifest themselves in the form of short-term painful sensations and burning. Fukortsin is contraindicated for use in case of individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. The solution is not recommended to be applied to large areas of skin, since some substances of the drug penetrate into the blood and cause toxic side effects (respiratory disorders, decreased blood pressure, dizziness).
• Fukortsin solution is available in 10 ml bottles. The drug should be stored in a place protected from moisture and sunlight. Fukortsin is available without a doctor's prescription.

Syntomycin ointment for balanoposthitis

Syntomycin ointment for balanoposthitis is the most popular medicine that is in every medicine cabinet. The ointment contains syntomycin or chloramphenicol, as well as auxiliary substances: sorbic acid, castor oil and others. The ointment is used for external use. The drug is an antibiotic for local use, with a wide spectrum of action.

• Syntomycin ointment is active against gram-positive (staphylococci and streptococci) and gram-negative cocci (gonococci, meningococci), many bacteria (Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae, Salmonella, Shigella, Klebsiella, Serratia, Yersinia, Proteus), Rickettsia, spirochetes, and some large viruses.
• Syntomycin ointment for balanoposthitis is used to treat pustular skin lesions and ulcers. The ointment is effective for furunculosis, long-term non-healing wounds, 2-3 degree burns, purulent-inflammatory diseases and deep skin infections.
• The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the damaged areas of the skin. You can use bandages and compresses with the ointment, changing them every day. The duration of treatment using the product is from 2 to 5 days.
• Side effects of syntomycin ointment appear with prolonged use of the drug, which causes contact sensitization. The ointment can cause burning sensations, redness, itching, swelling and rash on the skin. Side symptoms disappear after stopping using the ointment.
• Syntomycin ointment is contraindicated for use in toxic and allergic reactions to the active ingredients of the drug. Local application of syntomycin ointment does not cause overdose.
• The drug is available in aluminum tubes and is sold without a prescription. Syntomycin ointment is recommended as a preventive measure to prevent the development of balanoposthitis symptoms at the first signs of inflammation.

Cycloferon for balanoposthitis

Cycloferon is used for balanoposthitis as an antiviral and immunomodulatory agent. The effectiveness of the drug is due to its wide range of biological activity. Cycloferon has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor and antiproliferative properties.

• The drug is prescribed for viral infectious diseases and fungal skin lesions. Cycloferon is available in the form of a solution, tablets and ointment. Cycloferon is effective for balanoposthitis both in the early stages of the disease and in the treatment of advanced and complicated forms of inflammation.
• Cycloferon causes allergic reactions in patients with individual intolerance to the active components of the drug.
• The drug is contraindicated for use in liver cirrhosis and allergic reactions to the components of the drug. Cycloferon fully interacts with other drugs that are used in the treatment and prevention of balanoposthitis.
• Cycloferon is available in tablet form, injection solution and ointment form. When drawing up a treatment plan, the doctor selects the most appropriate form of the drug.

Baths for balanoposthitis

Baths for balanoposthitis are used to treat inflammatory diseases that are not complicated by phimosis. To prepare the baths, I use Miramistin, Furacilin, Dioxidine Solution and warm baths with potassium permanganate. The duration of such a procedure is from 5 to 15 minutes. During the bath, the affected genital organ must be moistened and carefully poured with a solution to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect. After the bath, the foreskin and head of the penis must be carefully dried with a sterile gauze napkin and lubricated with an antiseptic.

• If balanoposthitis is caused by yeast fungi, then warm baths with a solution of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) are especially effective. But antibiotics are prohibited.
• If balanoposthitis is complicated by phimosis, then after excision of the foreskin, it is necessary to use chamomile or sage baths to speed up the healing of the wound.
• When balanoposthitis becomes chronic, in addition to Miramistin baths, patients are prescribed corticosteroids (Oxycort, Prednisolone ointment).

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Antibiotics for balanoposthitis

Antibiotics for balanoposthitis can be used to treat severe forms of the disease. But many urologists do not support the practice of using antibiotics. This is explained by the fact that antibiotic drugs have many side effects that can provoke additional health problems in other organs and systems.

But in some cases, antibiotics for balanoposthitis are the only way to cure the disease. Antibiotics can be prescribed at very advanced stages of the inflammatory process or when the test results have confirmed infectious balanoposthitis. The drugs are prescribed by the attending physician, individually for each patient. Self-administration of antibiotics can cause uncontrolled side effects. Treatment with medications is effective when the drug is selected correctly. Broad-spectrum drugs are less effective, so they require long-term use, but have a negative effect on the general condition of the body.

Injections of antibiotics can also be used to treat balanoposthitis. But the dosage and duration of such treatment are individual for each individual case of balanoposthitis. Antibiotics are not a universal remedy that can replace local therapy or hygienic measures. Moreover, in some forms of inflammation, antibiotics are ineffective and leave negative consequences.

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Folk remedies for balanoposthitis

Folk remedies for balanoposthitis allow effective and safe methods using medicinal plants to cure inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis. Let's look at the most popular and effective remedies for balanoposthitis:

• As an anti-inflammatory agent, it is recommended to apply washed, fresh aloe leaves to the affected organ. To do this, the leaves must be peeled and slightly crushed.
• Chamomile compresses are one of the most popular methods of treating inflammation. Dry chamomile flowers should be poured with boiling water and boiled over low heat. As soon as the decoction cools, strain it and use it as a compress or bath, applying it to the sore spot.
• If balanoposthitis is accompanied by ulcers and erosions, then for treatment, it is recommended to use an infusion of calendula flowers and olive oil. Mix a third of a glass of oil with a spoon of calendula flowers, cover with a lid and insist for 21 days in the sun. The resulting mixture must be wiped on the erosion sites, after straining the oil.
• Plantain is also an effective remedy for balanoposthitis, which relieves inflammation well. Take a few plantain leaves, wash them and apply them to the affected area, securing them with a gauze bandage. It is recommended to change the bandages every 30 minutes. In this case, the maximum therapeutic effect can be achieved if you apply the bandages every 3-4 hours.
• Sage tincture can be used as a remedy for medicinal baths. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over a couple of tablespoons of sage and simmer over low heat. Once the decoction has cooled, strain through gauze and use as a lotion or wash.
• Baths with St. John's wort decoction also have a healing effect. Grind a spoonful of dry St. John's wort flowers to a powder and pour a glass of boiling water over it. After 20-30 minutes, strain the solution and use as compresses or baths.

All the above-described folk remedies for the treatment of balanoposthitis are highly effective if used systematically. Do not forget about the individual characteristics of the body, which can manifest as intolerance to one of the folk remedies for inflammation.

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Chamomile for balanoposthitis

Chamomile for balanoposthitis is one of the most popular medicines for treating inflammation. Chamomile has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, sedative properties. If the plant is taken internally, it activates the digestive glands, since chamomile also has a choleretic property, relieving intestinal spasms. Chamomile has vasodilatory and disinfectant properties.

Chamomile can be used as a decoction for balanoposthitis. To do this, pour boiling water over a spoonful of dried chamomile flowers and simmer over low heat until it becomes mushy. Once the decoction has cooled, it should be placed on gauze and applied to the inflamed foreskin and head of the penis. The decoction can be strained and used for medicinal baths and washings.

Thus, there are several methods of treating balanoposthitis, each of which depends on the type and stage of the inflammatory process, the symptoms that appear and the individual characteristics of the patient's body.