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Balanitis simplexN48.11
Synonym(s)
balanoposthitis simplex; recurrent balanitis; vulgar balanitis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Frequent, acute or chronic inflammation of glans penis and inner foreskin sheet.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Usually no single cause can be identified; interaction of numerous factors: mechanical trauma, smegma congestion due to poor hygiene or phimosis, shift in the germinal flora with overgrowth of facultative pathogens, contact allergy, urethritis, bacterial balanitis.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
In men between 40 and 70 years of age.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Reddening of the sulcus coronarius and oedematous swelling of the glans with serous or serous-purulent exudation. The foreskin is difficult to reposition. Itching, burning.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Swabs of the preputial space and urethra, examination for bacteria and fungi.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Erythroplasia, balanoposthitis chronica plasmazellularis; balanitis candidamycetica,
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Elimination of predisposing factors (e.g. phimosis). After each urination cleaning of glans and foreskin with water or olive oil, additional astringent sitting baths with synthetic tanning agents (e.g. Tannolact), followed by dry swabs, insertion of a gauze strip into the preputial space or insertion of an ointment gauze with antiseptic additives (e.g. Braunovidon, Betaisodona). Good results also by treatment with a soft zinc paste.