Balanitis

From greek.doctor

Balanitis refers to inflammation of the glans penis. Technically, the foreskin is usually inflamed as well, called balanoposthitis, but it's usually just called balanitis.

Etiology

  • Poor genital hygiene
  • Phimosis
  • STD
  • Yeast infection
  • Drug reaction
  • Local irritants

Clinical features

  • Pruritus
  • Pain
  • Oedema
  • Erythematous, ulcerated lesions

Diagnosis

  • Clinical
  • Bacterial culture
  • KOH test for fungal infection

Treatment

  • Treatment/prevention of underlying cause
  • Topical antifungal, antibiotic, glucocorticoids, etc.
  • Daily washing under foreskin
  • Avoid irritants