Candida balanitis
Last Updated: 2021-10-15
ICD11: 1F23.11
Last Updated: 2021-10-15
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1F23.11
Soorbalanitis, Balanitis candidamycetica, Balanoposthitis candidamycetica.
Fungal infection of the glans penis and foreskin caused by Candida spp.
In the course of the disease inflammatory swelling of the inner preputial sheet can occur up to the inflammatory phimos and increased purulent secretion due to secondary bacterial infection.
Good hygiene.
Frequent relapses.
General measures:
Swivel baths
Topical therapy
Systemic therapy