Foreskin red first should identify the cause, can not arbitrarily use clindamycin ointment; foreskin red may be caused by glans phimosis, genital herpes, skin allergies, etc., need to be under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted medication, as follows.
1. For the red foreskin caused by glans phimosis. Clindamycin ointment is mainly applied to the face of Propionibacterium acnes or Staphylococcus aureus, and for the glans penis may be Candida albicans and other fungal infections caused by the use of clindamycin ointment at this time is usually not effective, usually external clotrimazole cream or miconazole nitrate cream.
2. genital herpes caused by the foreskin red. The use of oral antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, vasiclovir, etc.; at this time the use of clindamycin ointment usually does not work.
3. Skin allergies caused by the foreskin red. Need to go to the hospital to do allergens, consider oral anti-allergy drugs such as chlorpheniramine maleate, etc.; at this time the use of clindamycin ointment usually does not work.
Causes of red foreskin more reasons, do not rule out is caused by other factors, patients should not blindly self-medication. It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause and give targeted treatment.