Balanitis Flashcards
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Balanitis Definition
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- Inflammation of glans
- If foreskin involved, balanoposthitis
2
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Balanitis Epidemiology
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-More common in men than boys
3
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Balanitis RFs
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- Most important RF is diabetes mellitus
- Use of oral antibiotics
- Poor hygiene in uncircumcised males
- Immunosuppression
- Chemical irritation
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Balanitis Aetiology
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Inflammatory, infective, pre-cancerous
Infection
-Candida, staph/strep, anaerobes…
Dermatological
- Fixed drug eruption
- Circinate balanitis (reactive arthritis)
- BXO
- Zoon’s balanitis
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Balanitis Presentation
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- Sore, inflamed, swollen glans/foreskin
- Phimosis
- Ulceration, plaques
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Balanitis Investigations
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- Blood/urine testing for glucose if DM possible
- Swab for microscopy
- GUM and screen partner if STI suspected
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Balanitis Management
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- Daily cleaning and drying
- Consult term if suspected germ cause
- Topical drug treatment informed by culture
- Clotrimazole or miconazole if fungal cause suspected
