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Question: i have not seen a doctor yet. i think i have balanitis. i'm only using neosporn on it.
i looked on the internet it seems this is what i have. have'nt had time to call my doctor & its hard to see him on a friday. i'm wondering if theres a ointment you can reccomend?
i looked on the internet it seems this is what i have. have'nt had time to call my doctor & its hard to see him on a friday. i'm wondering if theres a ointment you can reccomend?
Brief Answer:
the use of an anti fungal would also help
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may want to add an anti fungal cream to the neosporin which is anti bacterial.
Balanitis can have both a fungal and bacterial component.
Examples of anti fungal creams are miconazole, ketoconazole or econazole. Miconazole also comes in a powder format as well as zeasorb.
The anti fungal cream and the anti bacterial cream should not interact with each other.
A very mild or diluted anti septic solution or using an antiseptic soap would also aid healing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
the use of an anti fungal would also help
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may want to add an anti fungal cream to the neosporin which is anti bacterial.
Balanitis can have both a fungal and bacterial component.
Examples of anti fungal creams are miconazole, ketoconazole or econazole. Miconazole also comes in a powder format as well as zeasorb.
The anti fungal cream and the anti bacterial cream should not interact with each other.
A very mild or diluted anti septic solution or using an antiseptic soap would also aid healing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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