Brief Answer:
different treatment aspects
Detailed Answer:
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Balanitis can occur due to different possible causes but one of the most common is
fungal infection.
Trimovate contains 3 active ingredients: a steroid, antifungal and antibiotic
Unfortunately we are only able to dispense advise and cannot provide prescriptions but I can tell other similar medications that you should be able to obtain over the counter that may be able to help you.
Because balanitis is commonly more likely due a fungal than bacterial infection , creams such econoderm HC (steroid and antifungal) would be effective. Bacterial creams are not typically needed.
If your pharmacy is unable to supply you with a combination cream then you can use a
topical antifungal and steroid cream separately. Examples of antifungals would be
ketoconazole,
nystatin,
econazole, travogen, clotimazole
The steroid cream that would be more widely available over the counter would be
hydrocortisone.
IN addition to these creams the other aspects of balantis treatment are: (1)clean the penis with warm water twice daily
(2)avoid irritating soaps or creams- use mild agents
(3)clean gently with an mild antiseptic agent
Summary : (1) if a combination cream is not available over the counter , obtain a separate antifungal and steroid cream
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
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