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Balanitis

Medical Questions » Balanitis
Name: Balanitis
Also known as:
Inflammation or infection of the head of the penis (the area normally covered by the foreskin in uncircumcised men) or the tip of the clitoris in women.
Causes of Balanitis
Bacteria (common), fungi (eg. thrush also common), and micro-organisms such as amoebae and Trichinosis (uncommon). Irritants such as chemicals, urine (in incontinent men) and dermatitis may also be responsible.
Symptoms of Balanitis
Head of the penis or clitoris becomes tender, painful and there maybe weeping sores present.
Tests for Balanitis
Swab taken to identify responsible organism.
Treatment for Balanitis
Antibiotic or anti fungal creams and/or tablets. Irritants must be removed, or the penis protected by a barrier cream or condom. Dermatitis maybe difficult to treat and require a variety of creams and ointments.
Complications of Balanitis of its treatment
In recurrent cases, circumcision may be required.
Likely Outcome of Balanitis
Depends on cause, but generally good response to treatment.
       
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