To prevent the recurrence of balanitis, individuals should be provided with education on good daily hygiene practices NICE CKS. This includes advising them to wash daily with lukewarm water and, where possible, to keep the foreskin retracted until the glans penis is dry NICE CKS. It is important to avoid irritants such as soap, bubble bath, or baby wipes NICE CKS. Patients can also be advised to consider using an emollient as a soap substitute NICE CKS.
If irritant or allergic contact dermatitis is suspected, patients should be advised to avoid any suspected triggers, which may include soap, bubble bath, latex condoms, lubricants, or creams NICE CKS. In such cases, the regular use of an emollient to moisturise and as a soap substitute is also recommended NICE CKS. For confirmed recurrent streptococcal balanitis, it may be necessary to consider testing for and treating streptococcal infection in any sexual partner(s) to reduce the potential reservoir of infection NICE CKS. Patients should also be advised on sources of information and support, such as the NHS information leaflet on Balanitis NICE CKS.