Can Bactroban be used to clean the glans?

The chemical name of Bactroban ointment is mupirocin cream. It is a topical antibiotic that is suitable for skin infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, Bactroban ointment can be used to treat balanitis, especially bacterial infection of balanitis, and the actual effect of Bactroban ointment is better.

If the glans is red, has scattered blood spots, or secretions, it is recommended to clean it with warm salt water or Chinese herbal medicine and then wipe it evenly with Bactroban ointment. Generally, it will take 3 to 5 days to reasonably control the symptoms and relieve the pain of the glans.

When balanitis occurs, you should go to a regular hospital for a biopsy to check whether it is bacterial infection or fungal infection. For bacterial infection, you can use Bactroban ointment. However, for fungal balanitis, you cannot use Bactroban ointment, as the actual effect is not very good. It is recommended to use ketoconazole ointment, clotrimazole cream, etc., which will have better actual effects. You must take the medicine with a purpose.

Bactroban is a common topical antibiotic, mainly used to treat skin infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. If male glansitis is definitely caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, then Bactroban can be applied directly to the glans. However, it should be noted that there are many types of glansitis, and different pathogens require different application and medication.

If the medication is not used for the right treatment, it will not have a therapeutic effect and may even aggravate the symptoms. You should know that the glans penis is a sensitive area. If the medication is not used for the right treatment, it is very easy to aggravate the symptoms, especially when there are skin injuries. Therefore, whether Bactroban can be applied to the glans penis depends on finding out what pathogens cause glansitis.

If patients have symptoms such as glansitis, they should pay attention to regular cleaning of the affected area and keep the area clean and dry. For patients with long foreskin, circumcision surgery should be performed in time to improve this symptom.

Patients with glans inflammation should be careful not to wear tight jeans. There are not many areas that are prone to friction. During the period of illness, patients should not have sex, which may cause cross infection. And avoid congestion of the glans.