Balanoposthitis (s) is an inflammation of the glans penis and the foreskin. ==Symptoms and Signs== ==Treatment of Balanoposthitis== Since anaerobic conditions are necessary for growth of the offending organisms, simple exposure to air and local cleansing is most often effective. Formerly, this treatment, used with peroxide powder and arsphenamine ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanoposthitis
<urology> Inflammation of the glans penis and prepuce is often caused by a bacterial infection with Staphylococcus aureus. ... Symptoms and findings include redness, swelling, itching and pain to the glans penis. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Balanoposthitis: In the uncircumcised male, balanitis (inflammation of the glans, the rounded head of the penis) and posthitis (inflammation of the foreskin) usually occur together as balanoposthitis: inflammation of both the glans and foreskin. Circumcision prevents balanoposthitis. Without a foreskin, there can of course be no posthitis and hence... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7696