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Balanitis is Inflammation of the foreskin of the penis in an uncircumcised male child.

• Pain, redness and swelling of the head of the penis.
• Inflammation of the foreskin.
• Ulceration of the penis.
• Enlarged lymph glands in the groin.
• Chills and fever (rare).
• Pustular discharge from the penis (rare).
• Burning on urination (rare).

Infection from bacteria under the foreskin of the penis that invade the head of the penis.

• Inadequate cleansing under the foreskin.
• Trauma or minor injury to the foreskin and penis

• Wash daily with soap and water. Avoid strong soaps. Cleanse under the foreskin.
• Stretch a tight foreskin with daily gentle retraction.

• Classical symptoms.
• History and exam by a doctor.
• Laboratory culture of the discharge from the infected area, in some cases.

• Ulceration of the penis.
• Spread of infection to deeper skin layers of the penis shaft.

Usually curable in 1 to 2 weeks with medical treatment.

Use warm-water soaks to relieve pain.

Your doctor may prescribe a safe antibiotic, mild analgesic, and some cream for applying

• Your child has symptoms of balanitis.
• Symptoms don't improve in 3 days, despite treatment.
• Balanitis recurs. Consider circumcision.