HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is balanitis fatal? can it kill a man? if the person had it for years

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Balanitis: Nope. This infection may scar a man but it is not in general life threatening.

Dr Chambers agreed

Answered 2/5/2018

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

This happened after unprotected sex with my longtime girlfriend (2 years). We had a pretty lengthy intercourse. Per my research, it could be a bruise, caused by the friction and due to the fact that we do not use lubricant or Balanitis. Difference?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My son (2 years old) is uncircumcised and working on potty training. He recently had a bout of balanitis. In addition to cleaning the foreskin at bath time, is it recommended that he wipe after urinating to stay dry throughout the day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Penis tip irritation that has been present for over 12 years that is constant, some days better than others. No STD no health problems. Doctors have said Balanitis. Can no creams have worked and irritation has been there constant for yrs?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Ive had eczema/balanitis on my penis for the last 5 weeks (I got circumcised for this issue years 3 ago but it returned for the 1st time). Should I visit a urologist or dermatologist for the issue? Or both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello Doctor Im 26 years old tomorrow. I have balanitis like redness and very dry skin on the head of penis and white spots like herpess in the skin of penis that got black in some parts. How to brighten the skin of penis and to cure the redness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can balanitis kill a man if he doesn't has any major problems like HIV etc.
I'm a 20 year old male iv had balanitis for 6 months can this kill me it doesn't bother me just my penis tip is rashy.i just don't want compilcations ?
What are some fatal diseases that are both highly contagious and extremely fast to kill their victims?
Is alcohol poisoning always fatal? How does it kill people?
At 25 got chronic prostatitis, then 1.5 years later, chronic balanitis (MD said its non-infectious), are they linked? what causes chronic balanitis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.