Balanitis, contact allergies N48.1

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Acute or chronic allergic contact dermatitis of the glans penis and possibly of the prepuce.

Etiopathogenesis
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Common allergens are deodorants, local anti-contraceptives, condoms, antibiotic ointments, detergents, etc.

Therapy
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Avoid the allergen. Treatment of eczema, see below allergic contact eczema. If possible glucocorticoid-free, if necessary short-term weakly effective glucocorticoids.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020