Balanitis

Balanitis
Inflammation of the glans penis and the remaining preputial mucosa of a circumcised penis
SpecialtyUrology

Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanoposthitis is the proper term when the foreskin is also affected. Balanitis on boys in diapers must be distinguished from redness caused by ammoniacal dermatitis.

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