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Nonspecific balanitis in Child
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Nonspecific balanitis in Child

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanoposthitis refers to inflammation of both the glans and foreskin in uncircumcised males. It is most commonly seen in toilet-trained, uncircumcised boys between the ages of 2 and 5. Most cases are caused by inadequate hygiene of the preputial-glanular sulcus. Exposure to urine, soaps, Candida, and bacterial overgrowth exacerbate the dermatitis. Most boys only have one episode.

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ICD10CM:
N48.1 – Balanitis

SNOMEDCT:
44882003 – Balanitis

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Nonspecific balanitis in Child
A medical illustration showing key findings of Nonspecific balanitis : Glans of penis, Skin erosion, Blanching patch
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