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- Balanitis refers to
inflammation/infection of the head (glans) of the penis. It
occurs much more commonly in uncircumcised males. The cause
is usually a candida (yeast) or bacterial
infection.
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- Burning
- Itching
- Pain
- Discharge
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- Head of penis appears red,
irritated, and may discharge
pus.
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- Soak with dilute aluminum acetate
for 15 minutes, twice a day.
- Topical Nystatin or imidazole cream
- Oral antibiotics if a severe
bacterial infection is suspected
- Urologic consultation if symptoms do
not resolve rapidly
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- Careful hygiene especially in those
who are uncircumcised -- the foreskin should be retracted
and the glans, including the crevice, should be gently
washed with soap and water during daily baths/showers.
- If infections recur, circumcision
will effectively eliminate all future
infections.
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