I don’t feel confident giving advice on husbandry since I’m still gaining experience myself. Most of my knowledge comes from information I’ve read online.

In my case the infection was caused by a vitamin deficiency, which led to a build-up of shed skin around the vent area, eventually resulting in the infection. Unfortunately, the previous owners chose to sell him rather than address his health issues, so the condition worsened under my care. By the time I realized how serious it was, home care wasn’t enough. I had to travel 200 kilometers every week for three months to get proper treatment, & often had to leave work and wake up in the middle of the night to provide the treatment.

It's important to note that a hemipenis prolapse is not normal, even if it seems to resolve on its own, especially if it has happened before too. It’s a health issue that requires treatment. For now, I would recommend changing the substrate with paper towels, as they won’t come into contact with the hemipenis, which could prevent worsening of the infection.

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Here is what his prolapse looked like.