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Balanitis 4months not going away after several anti-fungal creams, referred to specialist, awaiting swab results. but could it be non-infectiou caus?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be irritation: and may I suggest you consider removal of your foreskin since balantitis VERY rare in circumcised males Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 4/23/2016

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Could be..: Infection is one of the reasons for balanitis. It could be also a manifestation of an inflammatory condition like for example reactive arthritis, could be a drug reaction, skin reaction. Follow up with your doctor on the culture results and discuss with them other possibilities if negative for an infectious cause.

Answered 4/23/2016

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Get checked: perhaps another visit with your primary doctor is helpful. If worsening symptoms an urgent care or emergency room visit would be helpful to confirm the infection.

Answered 5/11/2019

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