Home Remedies
There are instances where the patient needs instant relief to lessen the pain or discomfort. However, the pain is sometimes no longer tolerable, and medications are not readily available. In these cases, a patient can try some of the home remedies proven to ease and temporarily relieve the pain.
A cold compress is an effective way to soothe any form of irritation. An ice pack wrapped in a soft towel or a towel soaked in cold water are some of the easiest colds compresses a person can make. Apply the cold compress to the inflamed part of the penis for a few minutes. This can be repeated multiple times a day.
Bath salts are also proven to relieve irritation and lessen inflammation. In addition, bath salts are known for their detoxifying abilities. A warm bath with bath salts can open the pores and allow minerals to cleanse the skin deeply. As a result, it effectively removes pollution, dirt, impurities, sweat, and dead skin cells.
There are a lot of other home remedies that a patient can explore. For example, alcohol-soaked cotton swabs are said to be effective in killing bacteria and microorganisms that can alleviate pain and irritation. Diluted apple cider vinegar can also help ease the itchiness and discomfort. However, these home remedies are supported by anecdotal evidence and not fully backed up by scientific data. They may help alleviate the pain, but they are not proven to cure balanitis fully.
