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aria-label=\"View Google Scholar Profile\"\n     style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #4285F4; transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block;\"\n     onmouseover=\"this.style.transform='scale(1.15)'\"\n     onmouseout=\"this.style.transform='scale(1)'\">\n    <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n      <path d=\"M5.242 13.769L0.5 9.5 12 1l11.5 8.5-4.742 4.269C17.548 11.249 14.978 9.5 12 9.5c-2.977 0-5.548 1.748-6.758 4.269zM12 10a7 7 0 1 0 0 14 7 7 0 0 0 0-14z\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/a>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">This topic we will discuss on the common penile skin infection or we called it &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK537143\/\">Balanoposthitis<\/a>&#8220;. Penis is the male sex organ which lies in private area of gentlemen. In my opinion, this organ is very prioritized and valued equivalent to a couple parts like heart and brain in our physical body. If there&#8217;s something abnormal or unpleasant happening to our penis, it will cause sense or irritation and upset to the patients.<\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is balanoposthitis?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Balanoposthitis is inflammation affecting both the glans (head) of the penis (balanitis) and the preputial skin or foreskin (posthitis). 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Improving genital hygiene is essential to prevent recurrence.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Does circumcision help prevent balanoposthitis?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Circumcision is an optional procedure that has been confirmed to reduce the recurrence rate of balanoposthitis by approximately 68%. It eliminates the moist environment under the foreskin where bacteria tend to accumulate.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urology center Bangkok hospital Thailand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking online<\/a> <a href=\"tel:02-310-3009\">02-310-3009<\/a> <a href=\"mailto:bhquro@bdms.co.th\">bhquro@bdms.co.th<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samitivej Sriracha hospital Chonburi <a href=\"tel:088-022-1445\">088-022-1445<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"285\" data-attachment-id=\"2115\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2020\/12\/18\/balanoposthitis-penile-infection\/balanoposthitis-picture\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Balanoposthitis-picture.jpg?fit=387%2C285&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"387,285\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Example of Balanoposthitis lesion Ref: www.lucianoschiazza.it\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Example of Balanoposthitis lesion Ref: www.lucianoschiazza.it&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Balanoposthitis-picture.jpg?fit=387%2C285&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Balanoposthitis-picture.jpg?resize=387%2C285&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Balanoposthitis: Common penile skin infection\" class=\"wp-image-2115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Balanoposthitis-picture.jpg?w=387&amp;ssl=1 387w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Balanoposthitis-picture.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Balanoposthitis-picture.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of Balanoposthitis lesion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Balanoposthitis&#8221; is a combination of &#8220;Balanitis&#8221; (inflammation of the penis&#8217;s glans) and &#8220;Posthitis&#8221; (inflammation of the preputial skin). It is a general term for any inflammation of these private areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prevalence covers all ages, with approximately 12-20% of cases precipitated by poor hygiene. Common etiologies by age group include physiologic phimosis and poor hygiene in pediatric patients, and uncircumcised prepuce with diabetes mellitus in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" data-attachment-id=\"2114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2020\/12\/18\/balanoposthitis-penile-infection\/pile-of-flour-in-wood-scoop-isolated-on-white-background\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?fit=1200%2C701&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,701\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Pile of flour in wood scoop isolated on white background.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1564905413&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pile of flour in wood scoop isolated on white background.&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Smegma is flour-like appearance lies beneath the penile skin. Foul smell is unique characteristic.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Smegma is flour-like appearance lies beneath the penile skin. Foul smell is unique characteristic.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?fit=800%2C467&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?resize=800%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?resize=300%2C175&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?resize=1024%2C598&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?resize=768%2C449&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Smegma.jpg?resize=16%2C9&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smegma is a flour-like substance beneath the penile skin with a unique foul smell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The inflammation is caused by moisture substances such as sweat, urine, and smegma trapped in the penile skin layers, creating a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Patients commonly present with penile pain, itching, rashes, redness, and occasionally foul-smelling discharge in severe cases. Treatment includes antiseptic ointment and oral antibiotics if bacterial infection is confirmed. Hygiene modification is essential for prevention. Circumcision is an optional procedure that has been confirmed to reduce recurrence by approximately 68%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"2113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/th\/2020\/12\/18\/balanoposthitis-penile-infection\/man-is-applying-cream-ointment-on-the-swell-skin\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Allergic reaction, itch, dermatitis, dry skin. Man is applying cream\/ointment on the swell skin against mosquito bites, isolated on white background, close up.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1576197817&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Man is applying cream\/ointment on the swell skin&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Antiseptic ointment is first-line management for Balanoposthitis issue.\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Antiseptic ointment is first-line management for Balanoposthitis issue.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ointment.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Antiseptic ointment is first-line management for Balanoposthitis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please find accurate answers from your trusted urologist or text <a href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/\">me<\/a> for anything you&#8217;d like to ask. Stay away from Balanoposthitis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1: What is balanoposthitis and what causes it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Balanoposthitis is inflammation of both the glans (head) of the penis and the foreskin (prepuce). It is caused by moisture and secretions such as sweat, urine, and smegma becoming trapped under the foreskin, creating conditions favorable for bacterial or fungal growth. Common risk factors include poor penile hygiene, uncircumcised status, phimosis (tight foreskin), and diabetes mellitus, which impairs immune defense and promotes yeast overgrowth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2: What are the symptoms of balanoposthitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Common symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and pain of the penile glans and foreskin. In more severe cases, patients may notice a foul-smelling discharge, skin rashes, or ulceration. The condition can also make it difficult or painful to retract the foreskin. Early recognition and treatment prevent the condition from worsening or becoming recurrent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3: How is balanoposthitis treated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Bacterial balanoposthitis is treated with antiseptic ointment and oral antibiotics. Fungal cases are treated with antifungal creams. In all cases, improved penile hygiene is essential. The foreskin should be gently retracted and the area cleaned with warm water daily. If balanoposthitis recurs frequently, circumcision may be recommended as it has been shown to reduce the recurrence rate by approximately 68%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4: Can diabetes cause balanoposthitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most significant risk factors for balanoposthitis in adult men. High blood sugar levels impair immune function and promote yeast (Candida) overgrowth in warm moist areas such as under the foreskin. Men with poorly controlled diabetes are particularly susceptible to recurrent balanoposthitis. Controlling blood sugar is an important part of long-term prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5: Does balanoposthitis require circumcision?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Circumcision is not required for a first episode of balanoposthitis, which is typically managed with medication and hygiene improvement. However, for men who experience recurrent balanoposthitis, circumcision is a proven and effective preventive measure that reduces recurrence by approximately 68%. Your urologist can advise whether circumcision is appropriate based on the frequency and severity of your episodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing symptoms of penile skin infection or recurrent balanoposthitis, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\">Book a Consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any medical treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This topic we will discuss on the common penile skin infection or we called it &#8220;Balanoposthitis&#8220;. 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