Posthitis - Revision history

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	}}</ref> When posthitis occurs with balanitis, it is known as [[balanoposthitis]].		}}</ref> When posthitis occurs with [[balanitis]], it is known as [[balanoposthitis]].

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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	A '''Posthitis''' is the medical term for an inflammation of the [[foreskin\|prepuce]] of the [[penis]].<ref name="DocCheck">{{REFweb		'''Posthitis''' is the medical term for an inflammation of the [[foreskin\|prepuce]] of the [[penis]].<ref name="DocCheck">{{REFweb
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	[[Category:~~Foreskin~~ life]]		[[Category:Foreskinned life]]
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	[[Category:Medical term]]		[[Category:Medical term]]

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			[[Category:Foreskin life]]
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	* [[Balanitis]]		* [[Balanitis]]
			* [[Fungal infection]]
	* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]]		* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]]

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	}}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a [[foreskin]] constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>		}}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a [[foreskin]] constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>

	Candida balanoposthitis causes cracking or fissuring in the [[foreskin]]. Candida balanoposthitis is associated with diabetes.<ref name="verma2011">{{REFjournal		[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22961-candida-albicans Candida albicans] balanoposthitis causes cracking or fissuring in the [[foreskin]]. Candida albicans balanoposthitis is associated with diabetes.<ref name="verma2011">{{REFjournal
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	== Complications ==		== Complications ==
	Possible complications include spreading of the infection to the [[glans]] ([[balanitis]]) as well as further ascending, which can lead to prostatitis or a [[urinary tract infection]].<ref name="DocCheck"/>		Possible complications include spreading of the infection to the [[glans]] ([[balanitis]]) as well as further ascending, which can lead to prostatitis or a [[urinary tract infection]].<ref name="DocCheck"/>
			== Video ==
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	}}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a [[foreskin]] constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>		}}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a [[foreskin]] constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>

	Candida balanoposthitis causes ~~cracks~~ in the [[foreskin]]. Candida balanoposthitis is associated with diabetes.<ref name="verma2011">{{REFjournal		Candida balanoposthitis causes cracking or fissuring in the [[foreskin]]. Candida balanoposthitis is associated with diabetes.<ref name="verma2011">{{REFjournal
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 }}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a [[foreskin]] constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>
 == Therapy ==

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	}}</ref> When posthitis occurs with balanitis, it is known as balanoposthitis.		}}</ref> When posthitis occurs with balanitis, it is known as [[balanoposthitis]].

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	}}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a foreskin constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>		}}</ref> Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a [[foreskin]] constriction ([[phimosis]]) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.<ref name="DocCheck"/>

	== Therapy ==		== Therapy ==
	Posthitis, like balanitis, has many possible causes, so the cause must be accurately diagnosed before a treatment modality can be selected.		Posthitis, like [[balanitis]], has many possible causes, so the cause must be accurately diagnosed before a treatment modality can be selected.

	The therapy is basically carried out medicinal and begins with a local therapy. Depending on the pathogenesis, antibiotic or fungicidal ointments are used. In the case of chemical or mechanical irritation, a therapeutic trial with ointments containing glucocorticoid may also be undertaken. For persistent relapses, [[circumcision]] may be considered.<ref name="DocCheck"/>		The therapy is basically carried out medicinal and begins with a local therapy. Depending on the pathogenesis, antibiotic or fungicidal ointments are used. In the case of chemical or mechanical irritation, a therapeutic trial with ointments containing glucocorticoid may also be undertaken. For persistent relapses, [[circumcision]] may be considered.<ref name="DocCheck"/>