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The glans penis is where it is most frequently found, however it can also affect the coronal sulcus and prepuce's inner surface. Similar lesions can afflict the female genitalia, particularly the labia minora. [4] The conjunctiva, urethra, cheeks, epiglottis, and oral mucosa (gingiva, hard palate, and buccal mucosa) are additional locations. [6]
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.
[6] [7] Some of these infections are sexually transmitted, however a yeast infection, Candida balanitis, is generally not categorized as such. It is less common among males who are circumcised; in many cases, a dysfunction of the foreskin is a causal or contributing factor. [1] Both not enough cleaning and too much cleaning can cause problems. [1]
[5] [7] Occasionally, phimosis may be caused by an underlying condition such as scarring due to balanitis or balanitis xerotica obliterans. [5] This can typically be diagnosed by seeing scarring of the opening of the foreskin. [5] Generally, treatment is not considered necessary unless the foreskin still cannot be retracted by the age of 18. [4]
Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis, (PKMB) is a cutaneous condition characterized by skin lesions on the glans penis that are wart-like with scaling. [1]: 657 It can present as a cutaneous horn. [2] PKMB is usually asymptomatic, with occasional irritation, burning sensation, fissuring, or maceration.
Male felids are able to urinate backwards by curving the tip of the glans penis backward. [54] [55] In cats, the glans penis is covered with spines. Penile spines also occur on the glans of male and female spotted hyenas. [54] In male dogs the glans penis is smooth and consists of two parts called the bulbus glandis and pars longa glandis. [56]
The most common form of body modification related to the penis is circumcision: removal of part or all of the foreskin. It is most commonly performed as an elective procedure for prophylactic, cultural, or religious reasons. [54] For infant circumcision, modern devices such as the Gomco clamp, Plastibell, and Mogen clamp are available. [55]
Hypospadias is a common malformation in fetal development of the penis in which the urethra does not open from its usual location on the head of the penis. It is the second-most common birth defect of the male reproductive system, affecting about one of every 250 males at birth, [3] although when including milder cases, is found in up to 4% of newborn males. [4]