Antifungal creams: If a yeast infection is causing balanitis, your provider will prescribe an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole to treat the infection. You will need to apply the cream to the glans (head of the penis) and foreskin as prescribed.2019-11-04
What is the best antibiotic for balanitis?
Mild cases can be treated with topical metronidazole, while more severe cases should have treatment with oral antibiotics such as oral metronidazole for seven days.2021-08-11
What helps balanitis go away?
- Antifungal creams: If a yeast infection is causing balanitis, your provider will prescribe an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole to treat the infection. ...
- Antibiotics: If a sexually transmitted disease is the cause of your symptoms, your provider will treat the infection with antibiotics.
When should you not use Neosporin?
Do not apply the ointment over large skin areas. Do not use on a deep cut, an animal bite, or a serious burn. Contact your doctor for instructions on how to treat these more severe skin injuries. This medication can be applied up to 3 times each day, or as directed on the medicine label.2021-09-13
Can I put Neosporin on balanitis?
Apply bacitracin (not Neosporin) for pediatric patients if bacterial infection is suspected. Apply topical clotrimazole for adult men with probable candidal balanitis.2018-11-28
Which antibiotic is best for balanitis?
If a bacterial infection is the cause of your balanitis, you will be prescribed a seven-day course of oral antibiotics (antibiotic tablets or capsules). An antibiotic called amoxicillin is usually recommended. However, if you are allergic to penicillin, erythromycin or clarithromycin may be prescribed.
What is the fastest way to cure balanitis?
- Antifungal creams: If a yeast infection is causing balanitis, your provider will prescribe an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole to treat the infection. ...
- Antibiotics: If a sexually transmitted disease is the cause of your symptoms, your provider will treat the infection with antibiotics.
Can you use Neosporin for balanitis?
Apply bacitracin (not Neosporin) for pediatric patients if bacterial infection is suspected. Apply topical clotrimazole for adult men with probable candidal balanitis.2018-11-28