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balanitis
Inflammation/infection of the glans penis.
Etiology:
- generally related to poor hygiene in uncircumcized men
- Candida
- associated disorders:
a) Reiter's syndrome
b) reactive arthritis
c) lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
d) erythema multiforme
- harsh soaps or prolonged contact with soap after bathing
- uncontrolled diabetes
- dapagliflozin & presumably other flozins related to glucosuria [4]
Clinical manifestations:
- circinate balanitis: shallow, moist, serpinginous ulcers with raised borders
- may be painful
- may be foul-smelling
Laboratory:
- urinalysis may show pyuria
Management:
- hygiene
- topical antibiotics
- clotrimazole for candidiasis
- circumcision
Related
balanoposthitis
General
inflammation
penile disorder
References
- Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, Philadelphia,
1977
- Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, 4th edition,
Bates B, JB Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1987
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 14,
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2006
- Schwartz B
Fast Five Quiz: Penis Conditions and Disorders
Medscape. Nov 29, 2022
https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/984322
- PubMed Health: Balanitis
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001865/