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Treatment depends on the cause of the balanitis. For example, infectious balanitis may be treated with antibiotic pills or creams. Balanitis occurring with skin diseases may respond to steroid creams. In severe cases, circumcision may be the best option. [read article]

Tests for Balanitis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Balanitis

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Dilation of Foreskin
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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.   More
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Surgical Procedures for Balanitis

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Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.The health care provider will usually numb the penis with local anesthesia before the procedure st...  More
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Dorsal Slit of Prepuce
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Prescribed Medications for Balanitis

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CEPHALEXIN (sef a LEX in) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral i...  More
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CODEINE (KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pha...  More
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CLOTRIMAZOLE (kloe TRIM a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin. This medicine may be used fo...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; CODEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ...  More
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine may be...  More
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BACITRACIN (bass i TRAY sin) is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial skin infections or to prevent infection of minor burns, cuts, or scrapes. Th...  More
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BACITRACIN; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in) is used to treat skin infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask ...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Balanitis

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ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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CLOTRIMAZOLE (kloe TRIM a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin. This medicine may be used fo...  More
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine may be...  More
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BACITRACIN (bass i TRAY sin) is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial skin infections or to prevent infection of minor burns, cuts, or scrapes. Th...  More
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BACITRACIN; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in) is used to treat skin infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask ...  More
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Self Care for Balanitis

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Cleaning of Prepuce of Penis
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.