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What are the complications for left untreated balanitis? i been to a doctor who think its just dermatitis been going on for months

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Get a consult: Balanitis that doesn't respond to treatment can be any of a couple of things. Balanitis xerotica may need a laser or whatever's currently in use; erythroplasia of queyrat / bowen's will need a biopsy and some serious attention before it turns really nasty.

Answered 9/3/2017

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A member asked:

What are the complications for left untreated balanitis? i been to a doctor who think its just dermatitis been going on for months

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