Balanitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is balanitis?
A
Inflammation of the head of the penis
2
Q
How is it managed?
A
Wash in warm bath
Topical anti-fungals (eg clotrimazole) if there are satellite lesions that indicate fungal cause
Topical hydrocort 1% may help if mild
Topical abx are used but efficacy is unproven
