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Treatment of balanitis ?
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Balanitis: Treatment depends on the cause of the balanitis. Time to see the doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 8/27/2017
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Here are...: Key rx for balanitis is gentle cleaning ; drying the foreskin regularly, especially after each peeing plus timely ; thinly applying antifungal/steroid cream; definite rx is circumcision + good hygiene. Note: remember to pull down the retracted foreskin after each cleaning ; drying; otherwise, paraphimosis may ensue - an emergency.
Answered 5/5/2014
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