I was treated for balanitis without success. Please help.

Question

Hi doctor,

My doctor told me that I have balanitis. He prescribed Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone cream, Itraconazole capsules (one capsule every day) and Levocetirizine dihydrochloride (one tablet for every night) for 10 days. I have finished all medicines in 10 days. First three days, I felt that I have benefited, but still I am not cured. Why?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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The treatment which you are taking is entirely correct. Continue it for another two to three weeks. Undergo a test for diabetes as balanitis is a recurrent problem in a diabetic patient. Also, please attach some photo of the area so that it will be easy to diagnose the condition and provide effective treatment.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, continue the same treatment for the next two weeks. I suggest a few changes. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her, and take treatment with consent.

Add Fluconazole (antifungal) 150 mg twice a week.
Use Candid cream (Clotrimazole without Beclomethasone).

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, I have seen the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Candid cream contains Clotrimazole only. So, there is no need to apply Candid-B, which is a combination of Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.