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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 | ||
|title=Posthitis | |title=Posthitis | ||
|publisher=DocCheckFlexikon | |publisher=DocCheckFlexikon | ||
|accessdate=2019-10-23 | |accessdate=2019-10-23 | ||
| − | }}</ref> | + | }}</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. 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"/> | + | Usually it is a bacterial or fungus-related [[infection]], but posthitis can also be caused by chemical or physical irritation.<ref name="edwards1996">{{REFjournal |
| + | |last=Edwards | ||
| + | |first=Sarah | ||
| + | |init=S | ||
| + | |author-link= | ||
| + | |title=Balanitis and balanoposthitis: a review | ||
| + | |journal=Genitourin Med | ||
| + | |date=1996 | ||
| + | |volume=72 | ||
| + | |issue= | ||
| + | |pages=155-9 | ||
| + | |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1195642/pdf/genitmed00009-0009.pdf | ||
| + | |quote= | ||
| + | |pubmedID=8707315 | ||
| + | |pubmedCID=195642 | ||
| + | |DOI=10.1136/sti.72.3.155 | ||
| + | |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"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | [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 | ||
| + | |last=Verma | ||
| + | |first=Shyam B. | ||
| + | |init=SB | ||
| + | |author-link= | ||
| + | |last2=Molina | ||
| + | |first2=Uwe | ||
| + | |init2=U | ||
| + | |author2-link= | ||
| + | |etal=no | ||
| + | |title=Looking through the cracks of diabetic candidal balanoposthitis! | ||
| + | |journal=Int J Gen Med | ||
| + | |location= | ||
| + | |date=2011-07-07 | ||
| + | |volume=4 | ||
| + | |issue= | ||
| + | |pages=511-3 | ||
| + | |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150172/ | ||
| + | |pubmedID=21845057 | ||
| + | |pubmedCID=3150172 | ||
| + | |DOI=10.2147/IJGM.S17875 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2023-09-11 | ||
| + | }}</ref> | ||
== Therapy == | == 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.<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"/> | ||
== 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 == | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | <youtube>v=xVNNMv7z6fM</youtube> | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Balanitis]] | ||
| + | * [[Fungal infection]] | ||
| + | * [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{LINKS}} | ||
| + | |||
* {{REFjournal | * {{REFjournal | ||
|url=https://www.springermedizin.de/paediatrische-urologie/kinderchirurgie/die-nicht-retrahierbare-vorhaut-bei-beschwerdefreien-jungen/10707900 | |url=https://www.springermedizin.de/paediatrische-urologie/kinderchirurgie/die-nicht-retrahierbare-vorhaut-bei-beschwerdefreien-jungen/10707900 | ||
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|language=German | |language=German | ||
|last=Eckert | |last=Eckert | ||
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|last2=Janssen | |last2=Janssen | ||
| − | | | + | |init2=N |
|last3=Franz | |last3=Franz | ||
| − | | | + | |init3=M |
|author3-link=Matthias Franz | |author3-link=Matthias Franz | ||
|last4=Liedgens | |last4=Liedgens | ||
| − | | | + | |init4=P |
|journal=Der Urologe | |journal=Der Urologe | ||
|volume=3/2017 | |volume=3/2017 | ||
| + | |pubmedID=27637182 | ||
| + | |pubmedCID= | ||
| + | |DOI=10.1007/s00120-016-0232-0 | ||
|date=2016-09-16 | |date=2016-09-16 | ||
|accessdate=2019-10-23 | |accessdate=2019-10-23 | ||
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{{REF}} | {{REF}} | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | |
| + | [[Category:Foreskinned life]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Genital]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Medical term]] | ||
[[de:Posthitis]] | [[de:Posthitis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:03, 17 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.
Contents
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.
