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Balanoposthitis is the proper term when the foreskin is also affected. [1] Balanitis on persons in diapers must be distinguished from redness caused by ammoniacal dermatitis . [ 2 ]
Posthitis and balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis) usually occur together as balanoposthitis. Circumcision can prevent balanoposthitis, though balanitis can still occur separately. References
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.
This condition's etiology and pathogenesis are currently unknown. [4] Since it primarily affects uncircumcised men, discomfort from urine retention and smegma in the setting of "dysfunctional prepuce" is assumed to be the cause, which can result in poor genital hygiene and recurrent local infections.
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.
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Phimosis may occur after other types of chronic inflammation (such as balanoposthitis), repeated catheterization, or forcible foreskin retraction. [31] Phimosis may also arise in untreated diabetics due to the presence of glucose in their urine giving rise to infection in the foreskin. [32]