Balanitis circinata

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S [2]

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Overview

Balanitis circinata (also known as circinate balantitis) is a serpiginous annular dermatitis associated with reactive arthritis.

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Epidemiology and Demographics

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural history

Complications

Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and symptoms

Physical examination

Laboratory findings

Treatment

General measures

Good hygiene which include retracting the foreskin regularly and gentle cleansing of entire glans, preputial sac, and foreskin were found effective in treating the diseases.

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Photodynamic therapy

Miscellaneous therapies

Prevention

Primary Prevention

Secondary prevention

References

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