What medicine should I use for eczema on the glans penis?
Recently, among the hot topics about male reproductive health, “what medicine to use for acute eczema on the glans penis” has become one of the hot topics in searches. This article will combine the hot discussions and medical advice on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and treatment plan reference.
1. What is glans eczema?
Glans acuminata is a common male genital skin disease, mainly characterized by red papules, itching or scaling on the glans area. It should be distinguished from genital warts (HPV infection), which is a sexually transmitted disease.
| Type | Features | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| common eczema | Erythema, itching, scaling | Allergy/Irritation |
| fungal infection | White discharge, annular erythema | Candida etc. |
| genital warts | cauliflower-like growths | HPV virus |
2. List of Commonly Used Treatment Drugs
Based on the dermatology guidelines of tertiary hospitals and patient feedback, the following medication regimen was compiled:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Usage | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| topical hormones | hydrocortisone ointment | 2 times a day | ≤7 days |
| antifungal drugs | clotrimazole cream | 1-2 times a day | 2 weeks |
| antibiotics | mupirocin ointment | 3 times a day | 5-7 days |
| Immunomodulation | Tacrolimus ointment | 1 time a day | Use as needed |
3. Precautions
1.Diagnosed first: It is recommended to do a fungal microscopy or HPV test first to determine the cause of the disease.
2.avoid irritation: No sexual intercourse during treatment and avoid scratching
3.Combination medication: Co-infections require oral medications (such as itraconazole)
4.Relapse treatment: Repeated attacks require investigation of systemic diseases such as diabetes
4. Recent hot topics of discussion
According to health forum data analysis, patients are mainly concerned about:
| Hot topics | Attention | Typical questions |
|---|---|---|
| drug side effects | 38% | Are hormone ointments safe? |
| Home treatment | 25% | Does baking soda rinse work? |
| Prevent recurrence | 22% | Underwear material selection |
| privacy concerns | 15% | Reliability of online drug purchases |
5. Summary of doctor’s suggestions
1. Mild eczema: 0.1% tacrolimus ointment + saline cleaning is recommended
2. Fungal infection: ketoconazole cream + keep dry
3. Bacterial infection: Fusidic acid cream + oral cephalosporins
4. Avoid using alkaline detergents such as soap in all cases
6. Special reminder
Please seek medical attention immediately if:
• Ulcer exudates for more than 3 days
• With fever or swollen inguinal lymph nodes
• Rash spreads rapidly to the shaft of the penis
The data in this article are synthesized from the National Health Commission's "Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatology", the consultation data of the Dingxiang Doctor Platform in the past 10 days and the user survey report of 39 Health Network. It is for reference only. Please follow the doctor's advice for specific medication.
check the details
check the details
en
