An inflammation of the glans penis (head of the penis), balanitis affects 3–11% of men in their lifetime. It is a reasonably common condition. An infection of the prepuce (foreskin) is called posthitis. Balanoposthitis affects the glans and the foreskin, and it affects around 6% of males who are not circumcised.
What are Balanitis and Balanoposthitis?
Inflammation of the glans penis is referred to as balanitis, while inflammation of the prepuce is known as posthitis. When both regions are impacted simultaneously , the phrase “balanoposthitis” is used. It is a group of different illnesses with different etiologies and comparable clinical presentations.
People with poor hygiene are more likely to get penile head inflammation. It can have both infectious and noninfectious origins.
- Except in cases of circumcision, balanitis typically results in posthitis.
- Balanoposthitis is predisposed to the following conditions:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Tight, nonretractable prepuce known as phimosis
Symptoms and Signs
Usually, two or three days following a sexual activity, one experiences pain, discomfort, and a subpreputial discharge. Possible outcomes include inguinal adenopathy, phimosis, and superficial ulcerations.
- Your penis’s head and foreskin are both painful and irritated.
- Sensitivity
- Edema, or swelling.
- Itching.
- Patches of white or glossy skin on your penis.
- Smegma, or foul-smelling discharge, under your foreskin.
- Pain with ejaculation or urination.
- Red, purple, or somewhat darker-than-normal skin discoloration that might resemble a rash.
- Sores or lesions on the penis’s head.
Balanitis diagnosis
Usually, a penis examination is used to diagnose balanitis and balanoposthitis. A biopsy may be required in some circumstances to determine the underlying reason. When diagnosing or treating balanitis, skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema needs to be ruled out.
Preventing balanitis
The simplest method of reducing your risk of balanitis is to practise good hygiene. However, frequent washing with soap may exacerbate balanitis.
Treatment of balanitis
The standard therapy for balanitis is to apply an antifungal lotion for a few weeks. Additionally, your doctor could advise using a little steroid cream. Balanitis or balanoposthitis in certain men may not go away or return after therapy. Your doctor may recommend that you get circumcised if you have recurring or chronic balanitis.
KSR Stapler Circumcision is performed at Treatment Range Hospital. It is a simple, painless procedure, and quick to recover from as long as you adhere to cleanliness guidelines. Following the procedure, you can resume your regular activities. Watch the video to learn more about how this procedure is performed.
Conclusion
Irritation of the penis glans and foreskin results in balanoposthitis. It has a wide range of causes, many of which are interconnected. The treatments work really well to reduce inflammation and associated symptoms. If you have any balanoposthitis symptoms, make an appointment with us.