Balanitis, balanoposthitis and paraphimosis in the adult

EBM Guidelines
Jun 7, 2021 • Latest change Jan 12, 2024
Alexander Salava and Eija Hiltunen-Back

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  • The aetiology should be determined critically (avoid overdiagnosing candidiasis)
  • Treat the cause, if possible, but in most cases treatment is symptomatic.
  • Consider circumcision in recurrent balanitis.

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