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I notice i get balanitis when on antibiotics. am on 12 wks of antibiotics and again getting balanitis. what can i do?

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Abstain sexually: for 1 week. Change to vinyl or hypoallergenic condoms. Have sexual partner checked for infection and get checked yourself.

Answered 11/16/2016

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