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Balanitis circinata
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords:
Overview
Overview
Balanitis circinata (also known as circinate balantitis) is a serpiginous annular dermatitis associated with reactive arthritis.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Classification
Classification
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Screening
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural history
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and symptoms
Physical examination
Laboratory findings
Treatment
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
Prevention
Primary Prevention
Secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief:
C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[2]