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Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. [1] Balanoposthitis is the proper term when the foreskin is also affected. [1] Balanitis on boys in diapers must be distinguished from redness caused by ammoniacal dermatitis. [2]
Posthitis is the inflammation of the foreskin (prepuce) of the penis. It is characterised by swelling and redness on the skin and it may be accompanied by a malodorous discharge. The term posthitis comes from the Greek "posthe", meaning foreskin, and "-itis", meaning inflammation.
Before you go into a tailspin of panic, know that “there are various possible causes of having red bumps on your penis, as penile and preputial skin (aka foreskin) tend to be sensitive areas of ...
Balanitis circinata (also known as circinate balanitis) is a skin condition comprising a serpiginous ring-shaped dermatitis of the glans penis. [1] While circinate balanitis is one of the most common cutaneous manifestations of reactive arthritis, it can also occur independently.
Balanitis plasmacellularis is typically asymptomatic. It appears as a orange-red, moist, glossy macular to slightly elevated plaques. Balanitis plasmacellularis most commonly effects the glans penis. The cause of balanitis plasmacellularis is unknown however heat friction and rubbing are possible contributing factors.
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease, of unknown cause, which can affect any body part of any person, but has a strong preference for the genitals (penis, vulva), and is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans when it affects the penis. Lichen sclerosus is not contagious.
Penile cancer can present as redness and irritation on the penis with a skin thickening on the glans or inner foreskin or an ulcerative, outward growing or “finger-like” (papillary) growth. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Penile cancer may accompany penile discharge with or without difficulty or burning or tingling while urinating ( dysuria ) and bleeding from ...
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