Management of Balanitis

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Published Jan 11, 2011
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Vol. 89 No. 1 (2011): Issue Jan 2011

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Sami Abdennader

Abstract

Balanitis set in practice an aetiological and therapeutical problem.
The clinical aspect is not specific except for the pustules which evoke a candidiasis. The mycological and bacteriological cultures should be performed in accordance with the clinical context. The biopsy is useful in case of chronic balanitis resistant to the treatment. Irritation and candidal infection are the main causes. Herpes and primary syphilis should be systematically ruled out. The treatment should not be aggressive and must take into account the possible psychological impact.

Keywords:

Balanitis, balanoposthitis, candida albicans, bacterial balanitis, syphilis

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