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Balanitis
Treatment of Balanitis - Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Cure
Infection of the head of the penis is called balanitis. Balanitis occurs most commonly in uncircumcised males, and it must be treated promptly to prevent it from getting worse. With the best medical technology and equipment at Krescent Healthcare, you can get the best treatment for Balanitis. For penis foreskin issues, book your consultation with Krescent Healthcare today.
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What is Balanitis Infection?
It is usually caused by an infection of the skin on the penis head that causes pain and inflammation in the penis glans. Balanitis can be caused by a variety of factors. One of the most common causes of balanitis is yeast infections, also called candida balanitis, but it can also be caused by bacteria.
Aside from improper hygiene, latex condom reactions, allergic reactions to certain medications, and STDs, balanitis can also be caused by improper hygiene. Medications can be used to treat balanitis, but circumcision is often recommended as the best treatment when these medical treatments fail to provide relief.
Balanitis is a non-contagious infection that can be treated with topical medications. While it may cause pain and discomfort, balanitis is generally not serious.
Types of Balanitis
There are three types of balanitis:
Pseudoepitheliomatous Keratotic and Micaceous Balanitis (PKMB):
Balanitis of this type causes warts on the glans. It is a rare urological condition that affects men over 60. The condition is typically asymptomatic, but maceration, fissuring, and irritation may be associated with it. PKMB is chronic and can recur after treatment.
Zoon’s Balanitis:
An inflamed, red penis tip is caused by a type of Balanitis known as Zoon Balanitis. It is most common among uncircumcised, middle-aged, and older men. In addition to maintaining good hygiene and using emollient creams, circumcision is a curative treatment procedure.
Circinate Balanitis
In addition to redness and inflammation, Circinate Balanitis also produces small lesions (sores) on the tip of the penis due to reactive arthritis. It is a type of arthritis caused by an infection. As the disease progresses, patients experience mini dots with white plaque, which then grow into areas without white plaque. Patients do not experience itching or burning, nor do they smell bad.
Causes of Balanitis
The main cause of balanitis is poor hygiene practices, which is more common among uncircumcised men than among circumcised men. In the dark, moist area under the foreskin, microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and yeast can thrive and multiply due to improper hygiene, eventually causing infection. As a result of these infections, the penis and foreskin become swollen. Other causes of Balanitis include:
Poor hygiene: Having tight foreskin and poor hygiene around the penile area can lead to irritation caused by smegma. Smegma is a cheesy substance that develops under the foreskin if the glans are not cleaned.
Infections that are not sexually transmitted: It is thought that various germs on the skin may enhance and cause infection. Therefore, a common cause of Balanitis is a yeast or bacterial infection caused by a fungus- Candidiasis.
Infections that are sexually transmitted: In some cases, sexually transmitted infections can also cause balanitis. Precisely, an STI happens when you have swelling of the urethra.
Skin conditions: It is also possible for some skin conditions to cause Balanitis, such as psoriasis, which can affect the penis. Other unknown skin conditions can also cause Balanitis.
Balanitis Diagnosis
In order to assess your overall health and determine if any underlying medical conditions require additional care or precautions during or after surgery, your doctor will perform a series of tests and diagnostics prior to balanitis treatment. Most of the symptoms of balanitis infection can be observed during a simple physical examination.
In addition, your urologist may also perform some additional tests to better understand the types of balanitis you have and any potential causes. Some of the tests and diagnostics that your urologist may perform include:
Blood test: A simple blood test may be performed by your urologist to check for diabetes or infection.
Tissue biopsy: To further understand your condition, your urologist may perform a tissue biopsy. A tissue biopsy involves taking a sample of cells from the site of infection and analysing them under a microscope.
Swab test: Swab tests are commonly used to check for STDs or other infections. The urologist takes a simple swab from the site of infection to analyse it.
Urinalysis: The purpose of a urinalysis is to examine the visual, chemical, and microscopic aspects of your urine for signs of diabetes or infection.
Balanitis Treatment
An antifungal cream will be recommended by your doctor if you have Balanitis caused by a yeast infection. If a skin infection is caused by a bacteria, you will be advised to apply an antibiotic cream and to wash the area properly, or even to take antibiotic pills.
If the skin is swollen but not infected, keep it clean and dry. Avoid soaps, skin lotions, or other chemicals that aggravate the condition. Circumcision is the best way to treat Balanitis in uncircumcised men. In a circumcision, the foreskin is removed from the penis head.
Because it removes the foreskin, the accumulation of urine or residual matter that causes Balanitis in the first place is stopped, which prevents recurrent infections, especially in men with tight and difficult to retract foreskins. As the foreskin is removed, there is no longer an environment for infection or inflammation, so stapler circumcision is a permanent solution to balanitis.
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