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Balanitis
Alternate Names : Balanoposthitis
Definition Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Balanitis is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. The inflammation can be due to a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, caustic soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing. Several other diseases, including Reiter's syndrome and lichen sclerosis et atrophicus, can also produce balanitis.
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Review Date : 11/12/2003
Reviewed By : Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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