
Is Balanitis Contagious?
Itching in the area of the penis or external genital organs occurs for many of the same reasons that itching occurs elsewhere on the body. Examples of causes of penile itching includes:
infections (for example, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), jock itch, scabies, and pubic lice), balanitis, tight undergarments, allergic reactions, skin friction, other conditions.Balanitis is an inflammation of the head of the penis and/or foreskin that surrounds the head of the penis in uncircumcised men. However, not everyone agrees with this definition. For example, some consider balanitis as only inflammation of the penis head while inflammation of the foreskin is posthitis and when both structures are inflamed, the problem is referred to as balanoposthitis. For the purpose of this article, balanitis will be considered an inflammation of the head of the penis and/or surrounding foreskin.
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