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
Share your experience and shape the future with us!
Do you have 5 minutes to take our short survey?
Together with you we would like to further develop DermaCompass.
There is the chance to win one of 3x50 EUR Amazon vouchers.
Be part of our innovation process!
Share your experience