Balanitis is an inflammation that affects the head of the penis and/or the foreskin.
Most common in men over 40 years old, Balanitis is a condition affecting about 11% of adult men and 3% of children. Balanitis is characterized by shiny red to orange plaque (area). It can also present as a yellow hue with red pinpoint spotting.
Signs Symptoms of Balanitis
Occurring only in uncircumcised men, balanitis causes the following symptoms:
Causes of Balanitis
The causes of balanitis are not known for sure but include:
Complications of Balanitis
The most common serious complication of balanitis is phimosis, an inability to retract the foreskin from the glans penis.
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Article Sources Include:
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Balanitis Web MD
