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'''Posthitis''' is the medical term for an inflammation of the [[foreskin|prepuce]] of the [[penis]].<ref name="DocCheck">{{REFweb | |||
|url=https://flexikon.doccheck.com/de/Posthitis | |url=https://flexikon.doccheck.com/de/Posthitis | ||
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|accessdate=2019-10-23 | |accessdate=2019-10-23 | ||
}}</ref> When posthitis occurs with balanitis, it is known as balanoposthitis. | }}</ref> When posthitis occurs with [[balanitis]], it is known as [[balanoposthitis]]. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Usually it is a bacterial or fungus-related infection, but posthitis can also be caused by chemical or physical irritation.<ref name="edwards1996">{{REFjournal | Usually it is a bacterial or fungus-related [[infection]], but posthitis can also be caused by chemical or physical irritation.<ref name="edwards1996">{{REFjournal | ||
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|DOI=10.1136/sti.72.3.155 | |DOI=10.1136/sti.72.3.155 | ||
|accessdate=2019-10-26 | |accessdate=2019-10-26 | ||
}}</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"/> | ||
[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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|title=Looking through the cracks of diabetic candidal balanoposthitis! | |||
|journal=Int J Gen Med | |||
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|date=2011-07-07 | |||
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|pages=511-3 | |||
|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150172/ | |||
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|DOI=10.2147/IJGM.S17875 | |||
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== 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"/> | ||
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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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{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Balanitis]] | * [[Balanitis]] | ||
* [[Fungal infection]] | |||
* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | * [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:03, 16 June 2025
Posthitis is the medical term for an inflammation of the prepuce of the penis.[1] When posthitis occurs with balanitis, it is known as balanoposthitis.
Background
Usually it is a bacterial or fungus-related infection, but posthitis can also be caused by chemical or physical irritation.[2] Often, unprotected sexual intercourse and poor hygiene or comorbidities, such as a foreskin constriction (phimosis) with subsequent limited hygiene, can be the cause.[1]
Candida albicans balanoposthitis causes cracking or fissuring in the foreskin. Candida albicans balanoposthitis is associated with diabetes.[3]
Therapy
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.[1]
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.[1]
Video
See also
External links
Eckert K, Janssen N, Franz M, Liedgens P. Die nicht-retrahierbare Vorhaut bei beschwerdefreien Jungen - Eine Indikation zur Zirkumzision? [The non-retractable foreskin in symptom-free boys - An indication for circumcision?] (German). Der Urologe. 16 September 2016; 3/2017 PMID. DOI. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
References
- ↑ a b c d
Posthitis
, DocCheckFlexikon. Retrieved 23 October 2019. - ↑ Edwards S. Balanitis and balanoposthitis: a review. Genitourin Med. 1996; 72: 155-9. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ↑ Verma SB, Molina U. Looking through the cracks of diabetic candidal balanoposthitis!. Int J Gen Med. 7 July 2011; 4: 511-3. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
