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Balanitis
A condition in which the foreskin and head of the penis are inflamed.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 21-year old asked:
What Is Balanitis?
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A 40-year old asked:
Describe the features of balanitis.?
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A 35-year old asked:
What's the common cure for balanitis?
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A 47-year old asked:
What should I do to stop recurring balanitis?
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A 47-year old asked:
What symptoms does someone with balanitis have?
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A member asked:
What are the most common symptoms of balanitis?
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A 40-year old asked:
What things can I do to treat balanitis at home?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Balanitis?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are some of the main effects of male having balanitis.?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I believe I may have balanitis, is it normal for the soreness/redness to get worse after masterbation?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Treatment for recurrent vaginitis and balanitis?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are the relation between phimosis and balanitis?
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A 21-year old male asked:
After treating Balanitis will my penis ever look the same ? And what is the worst case scenario for long term untreated Balanitis ?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Do I have Candidal balanitis or thrush?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is balanitis, a male yeast infection?
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A 31-year old asked:
What can I do about a balanitis problem with redness and infection on the head of my penis from childhood?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I have some swelling and it's sensitive to the touch on my penis. I don't know if its possible balanitis or due to rough sex?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Which is best for balanitis, Naftin (naftifine) or Nizoral?
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A 31-year old male asked:
My 4 year old son was diagnosed with balanitis and is on amoxicillin 250 . Can he continue his swimming lessons ?
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A 36-year old asked:
Will balanitis lead to erectile dysfunction?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Have had bouts of balanitis. recently went to urologist & prescribed Nizoral% cream. how long should i take it for? he said 1wk. any thoughts pls?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could swimming in salt water help with balanitis or bv vaginal infection?
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A 43-year old male asked:
i have taken 2 doses of diflucan (fluconazole) with no luck now i am trying azithromycin.it must be baterial balanitis?
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A 40-year old male asked:
Had sex w girl w yeast infc. Since then,masturbtn makes penis head n skin red. Red patches go away and return when masturbt. No pain/disch. Balanitis?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Sore glans & forskin. treated for balanitis, uti & stds. had cystscopy - nothing found. symtoms for 1 year. very sore after sex/masturbation.
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A 33-year old male asked:
Had the following symptoms for 7 months: pain at tip of penis, testicle pain, lower back pain, painfull ejaculation. treated for 2 uti & balanitis.
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A 33-year old male asked:
Painful glans penis & forskin. red rash. treated for balanitis with no change. been tested for std all clear. forskin can be retracted. circumcision?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Sore tip of penis. penis pain. back pain. testicular pain. urinating frequently. red rash on penis. not std or balanitis. had 2 uti in 6 months.
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A 33-year old male asked:
Pain in glans penis. not std or balanitis. sore after masturbation/sex. had 2 uti in 6 months. occasional ache in back, testicles & pain ejaculating.
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A 33-year old male asked:
Red/sore glans/forskin. not balanitis/std. worse after masturbation. occasional pain in penis, testicles, lower back, when ejaculating. 2 uti in 2013.
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