Balanitis
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Balanitis Treatment
Treatment for balanitis may include:
Cleanse the penis several times a day
Antifungal ointment
Clotrimazole
Antibacterial ointment
Bacitracin
Do not use
Neosporin
, may cause
allergic skin rash
.
Topical
corticosteroid
ointment
Oral antibiotics for balanitis
Balanitis clinical trials
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Balanitis Treatment: Specialist
Related Topics:
Genital sores
Pain during urination
Paraphimosis
Penile discharge
Penile itching
Phimosis
Venereal disease in males
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Last Updated: May 12, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Balanitis References:
Abdennader S, Casin I, Janier M, Morel P. Balanitis and balanoposthitis: a review. Genitourin Med. 1996 Dec;72(6):453-4.
Bunker CB. Topics in penile dermatology. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2001 Sep;26(6):469-79.
Harrison BP. Pediatric penile swelling. Acad Emerg Med. 1996 Apr;3(4):384, 87, 88.
Leverkus M, Mayer J, Brocker EB, Hamm H. Isolated streptococcal balanoposthitis in an adult patient. Dermatology. 2002;204(2):153-4.
