Balanoposthitis Flashcards
1
Q
Infective causes of balanoposthitis
A
Candida TV Staph aureus Step a and b HSV Anaerobes Aerobes sts
2
Q
Dermatoses causes of balanoposthitis
A
Lichen plan is Lichen sclerosis Zoons Psoriasis Circinate balanitis (reactive arthritis) Fixed drug eruption
3
Q
Misc causes of balanoposthitis
A
Trauma
Irritant
Poor hygiene
Pre malig - Bowen’s, queryat, bowenoid
4
Q
Other hx to ask for balanoposthitis
A
Other rashes Mouth ulcers Fatigue Joint paints Raised lymph nodes
5
Q
Complications of balantitis
A
Phimosis
Meatal stenosis
Malignant transformation
6
Q
General ix for BP
A
Sub prepuce swab for Candida Sts screen Biopsyfull sti screen Urinalysis for glucose HSV culture Dark grou. I’d ulcer Tv
7
Q
General BP management
A
If pathogen then Rx. If not improvement tru metronidazole
If no pathogen and not improved with hygiene and emollients then try hydrocortisone 1% bd for 2 weeks
If not better then biopsy
8
Q
Zoons appearances
A
Well circumscribed orange red glazed areas on glans with cayenne pepper spots
Consider trimovate
