balanitis

In addition, men with diabetes are at greater risk for balanitis.

The researchers also reported an association between balanitis and inferior hygiene.

Diabetes can make balanitis more likely, especially if the blood sugar is poorly controlled.

When found in males, the disease is known as balanitis xerotica obliterans.

Treatment for balanitis depends on the underlying cause.

In modern medicine, circumcision may be used as treatment for phimosis or recurrent balanitis.

An important consideration is that balanitis xerotica obliterans usually develops after the age of 5 years.

Balanitis xerotica obliterans is a common cause of pathological phimosis.

Circumcision prevents balanoposthitis though balanitis can still occur separately.

Clemmensen et al. reported Balanitis xerotica obliterans in 14.2% of phimosis patients.

Other causes of balanitis may include:

In a study assessing the effects of a war environment on sexual health, Hart (1974) reported that balanitis was "almost entirely confined to the uncircumcised".

Inferior hygiene has been associated with balanitis, though excessive washing can cause non-specific dermatitis.

Additional suggestions include "pemphigus vulgaris and chronic nonspecific bacterial balanitis".

When occurring on the male genitals, the term 'Balanitis xerotica obliterans' is traditionally used.

It also causes a vulvitis and vaginitis in women and a balanitis in men.

Symptoms of balanitis include redness or swelling, itching, rash, pain, and a foul-smelling discharge.

Certain sexually transmitted diseases - including gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis - can produce symptoms of balanitis.