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Health Encyclopedia: Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Treatment
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.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Most cases of balanitis can be controlled with medicated creams and good hygiene. Surgery is not usually ...
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Health Guide
Circumcision
...assumed that all foreigners were born with funny-looking penises. In time, our coach, who also taught health education, explained that we all started out just like Leon -- uncircumcised. In fact,... Read more »Cancer: penis
...and bleeding from the penis (may occur with advanced disease) Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam, which may reveal a non-tender lesion that... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction: The Basics of Impotence
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...condition is not relieved rapidly, gangrene or permanent damage to the penis may occur. Calling your health care provider Go to your local emergency room if this occurs. Read more »Oral Sex Tips for Men
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Medications
...1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Read more »
...1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Read more »
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