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What are the recommended approaches for treating balanitis?

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Hello doctor,

I have been dealing with balanitis. I have already undergone treatment using various creams containing beta gel, Cream containing Clobetasol, Miconazole, and Neomycin as well as medications including cetirizine (25 mg), amoxicillin-clavulanate, and betamethasone. Kindly provide your suggestions.
Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

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Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, were you diagnosed by a dermatologist? I am asking this because several conditions may resemble balanitis when they are not. Secondly, I suggest you discontinue the medications you are currently applying. I suggest you undergo fasting and postprandial sugar level tests. Kindly follow up with the test reports, details, and accompanying photos. Lastly, please avoid self-medication, as it can be more detrimental than beneficial. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 13, 2014
Reviewed At August 28, 2023

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Dr. Meha Malhotra

Dermatology

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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