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Chronic Balanitis

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Dr (Prof) H Hanumanthappa, Mysore    21 January 2019

  • Balanitis is inflammation of “Glans penis” and “Posthitis” is inflammation of “prepuce”.
  • Both the areas are often affected together and the term commonly used as ‘Balanoposthitis’ commonly seen in uncircumcised males.
  • Treatment consists of saline wash/potassium permanganate wash.
  • Specific treatment includes topical/oral antibiotics/antifungals/antivirals/antihelminthics/antiparasitic drugs.

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