What medicine should be used for red spots and itching on the glans?
Recently, the topic of men's health has triggered extensive discussions on major social platforms and medical forums, among which "red spot itching on the glans penis" has become one of the hot topics. Many male patients find it difficult to speak out due to privacy issues, leading to delays in treatment. This article will provide you with structured answers based on popular discussions and medical advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of common causes

| Cause type | Proportion (based on Internet discussion data) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Balanitis | 62% | Redness, swelling, white discharge, burning sensation |
| fungal infection | 23% | Red spots and scaling with clear edges |
| allergic reaction | 12% | Sudden itching, occurring after contact with new lotion/condoms |
| Others | 3% | Including herpes, psoriasis, etc. |
2. Recommended treatment options
According to the recent live broadcast recommendations of dermatologists from tertiary hospital:
| drug type | Applicable situations | Representative medicine | life cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| antifungal ointment | Candida albicans infection | Clotrimazole Cream, Miconazole Nitrate | 7-14 days |
| antibiotic ointment | bacterial infection | mupirocin ointment | 5-7 days |
| Weak hormone ointment | severe allergic reaction | Hydrocortisone cream (1%) | ≤3 days |
| lotion | daily care | Physiological saline, boric acid lotion | until symptoms disappear |
3. Recent hot topics on the Internet
1.Internet celebrity product controversy: The "herbal antibacterial cream" recommended by a short video platform was exposed to illegally add hormones. Experts remind you to look for the "National Drug Approval"
2.Visit rate data: The latest statistics show that only 38% of patients choose to seek formal medical treatment, and most of them buy medicines by themselves, which leads to recurrence of the disease.
3.Discussion of preventive measures: #Men's Private Care# has exceeded 200 million views, emphasizing daily cleansing and avoiding excessive use of shower gel.
4. Precautions
1. The cause of the disease must be clarified before taking medication. Online consultation cannot replace face-to-face consultation.
2. If there is no improvement after 3 days of medication or if ulcers, pus, etc. occur, seek medical attention immediately.
3. Partners need simultaneous treatment to prevent cross-infection
4. There has been an increase in cases in rainy and humid areas recently, so special attention needs to be paid to keeping dry.
5. Special reminder from doctors
Dr. Wang from Peking Union Medical College Hospital emphasized in a recent health live broadcast: "About 40% of the patients with balanitis recently treated have caused bacterial imbalance due to the abuse of antibiotic ointments. It is recommended to do a fungal microscopy first (costing about 80 yuan), and then use targeted medication."
This article is compiled based on medical professional content and Internet hot spots and is for reference only. Please follow your doctor's instructions for specific medication to avoid delaying the condition.
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