A bulge at the base of the penis

Some male friends found a bulge at the base of their penis, and they were particularly worried that it was a big problem that would affect their sex life and fertility. This situation is mostly considered to be caused by folliculitis. It is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible, and observe whether there is redness, swelling, burning, pain, etc. If these conditions exist, the probability of folliculitis is higher. Of course, other diseases are not ruled out, and everything is subject to the examination results.

How to treat penile folliculitis

1. Western medicine treatment of folliculitis

1. Internal treatment:

(1) Oral tetracycline, medroxyprogesterone or intramuscular penicillin can be given, and vitamin B drugs can be given at the same time. If the disease recurs, intramuscular placental globulin can be injected twice within 3 weeks.

(2) Immunotherapy: For patients with recurrent chronic folliculitis, autologous vaccine or polyvalent vaccine can be used for injection treatment.

2. External treatment: Based on the principles of anti-inflammation, sterilization and drying, the following prescriptions may be used as appropriate: 10% sulfur calamine lotion, 10% ichthyol alcohol, compound neomycin ointment, 5% white mercuric ointment, and chloramphenicol sulfoxide for external application.

3. Physical therapy: Except for the acute inflammatory period, ultraviolet or ultrashort wave irradiation treatment can be used, 20 minutes each time, 3 times a week.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Folliculitis

1. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment:

(1) Herbal medicine for external application: Select 1-2 kinds of fresh dandelion, plantain, hibiscus leaves, horsetail, and sweet osmanthus, mash them into a paste and apply it to the affected area 1-2 times a day.

(2) Two-ingredient detoxifying ointment: Apply Coptis chinensis ointment or Ruyi Jinhuang powder paste mixed with honey externally, 1 to 2 times a day.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions:

Internal treatment: In the early stage, it is advisable to clear away heat and detoxify, and the prescription is Wuwei Xiaoduyin. If the patient has scattered light red papules and small pustules on the body surface, feels itchy and painful, has a red tongue, and has a thick and greasy coating, which are manifestations of dampness and heat, it is advisable to clear away heat, detoxify and promote dampness, and the prescription is Jinyi Tang. If the patient is weak, the course of the disease is prolonged, and there are symptoms of qi and yin deficiency such as sallow complexion, poor appetite, pale tongue, thin white coating, and deep and fine pulse, the treatment should be to nourish qi and yin, clear away heat and detoxify, and the prescription is Lanqi Tang.

The treatment of penile folliculitis is also very important to avoid the occurrence of other diseases. In fact, men must pay more attention to personal hygiene issues in their lives. Once the disease occurs, they must go to a professional hospital for treatment in time.