What is erosive balanoposthitis?

Erosive balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis, associated with erosions, which may be few in number or involve large areas of the glans.

How long does balanoposthitis last?

Balanitis generally is not a serious condition and can be treated with antibiotic creams and pills. Most occurrences of balanitis clear up within three to five days of starting treatment. Left untreated, however, it can become more painful or cause other health problems.

Is balanoposthitis serious?

Balanitis can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but it is not usually serious. It can be relieved with topical medication. It is a common condition, affecting approximately 1 in every 25 boys and 1 in 30 uncircumcised males at some time in their life.

What is the difference between balanitis and balanoposthitis?

Balanoposthitis describes inflammation of the glans penis and the foreskin (prepuce) in uncircumcised males (picture 1 and picture 2). Balanitis refers to the inflammation of the glans penis alone. Posthitis is inflammation of the prepuce alone.

Is Balanoposthitis curable?

Balanitis is a treatable condition that most commonly happens in uncircumcised males. The main symptoms of balanitis include inflammation and pain on the head of the penis. Treatment often includes antifungal creams, antibiotics, improved personal hygiene and, in some cases, circumcision.

What antibiotic is used for balanitis?

If a bacterial infection is the cause of your balanitis, you will be prescribed a seven-day course of oral antibiotics (antibiotic tablets or capsules). An antibiotic called amoxicillin is usually recommended. However, if you are allergic to penicillin, erythromycin or clarithromycin may be prescribed.

Which antibiotic is best for balanitis?

How is Balanoposthitis diagnosed?

Diagnosing balanitis Balanitis can usually be diagnosed during a physical examination because most of its symptoms are visible. If you have discharge, your doctor may take a sample of it with a cotton swab or collect a urine sample. They will check it for the presence of bacterial or fungal cells.

What is the best ointment for balanitis?

Treatment for common yeast-caused balanitis is topical canesten 1% cream (clotrimazole, Lotrimin); recommended treatment time varies from about 2 weeks to 1 month. Lotrisone (combination of betamethasone and clotrimazole) has also been used.

Does balanitis make you urinate more?

Learn more: Balanitis » It can also cause adhesions on the penis. The condition can be painful and make urinating more difficult.