Inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis, often from infections such as candidiasis, prevention of which has traditionally been one of the medical reasons advanced for circumcision.
Inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis, usually accompanied by a discharge and tightening of the foreskin.
Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis which may result from sexually transmitted diseases.
Inflammation of the foreskin and head (glans) of the penis in an uncircumcised male. The usual cause is bacterial infection from inadequately cleaning under the foreskin. Symptoms can include pain, redness, and swelling of the glans and the foreskin; foul-smelling discharge; a burning sensation on urination; chills and fever; and enlarged lymph nodes in the groin. Ulceration and spread of the infection to deeper tissues of the penis are possible complications. Balanitis is treated with corticosteroid creams to control swelling, antibiotics to fight the infection, and medications to stop pain and fever. If balanitis recurs, circumcision (removal of the foreskin of the penis) may be the best treatment.
Inflammation of the glans penis, usually associated with tightness of the foreskin (phimosis). It is more common in childhood than in adult life. An acute attack is associated with redness and swelling of the glans. Treatment is by antibiotics, and further attacks are prevented by circumcision.
Inflammation of the glans penis. Acute balanitis is associated with allergic dermatitis and herpes genitalis. Diabetics are at increased risk of non-specific secondary infections; if recurrent balanitis occurs, circumcision is sometimes advised.
Balanitis refers to the inflammation of the foreskin and the glans (head) of the penis. It is characterized by pain and/or itchiness, and the affected area may appear red and moist. Balanitis can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections, tightness of the foreskin known as phimosis, or chemical irritation from contraceptive creams or laundry products.
Typically, treatment for balanitis involves the use of antibiotic or antifungal medications, which can be applied topically as creams or taken orally. Additionally, practicing proper hygiene by thoroughly washing the penis and foreskin is important. In cases where balanitis recurs frequently or is caused by phimosis, the surgical removal of the foreskin, known as circumcision, may be recommended as a treatment option.