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Balanitis

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Balanitis

Definition:

Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis.

Alternative Names:
Balanoposthitis

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Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Balanitis is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing. Several other diseases, including Reiter's syndrome and lichen sclerosis et atrophicus, can also produce balanitis.

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