Balanitis is inflammation of glans penis. When Inflammation involves foreskin or perpuce, it is termed as balanoposthitis. Studies have shown that balanitis commonly occurs around 10% of the patient population visiting the STD clinics, with<unk>  etiology responsible for around 50% of the cases. Risk factors for<unk>  include diabetes, Immunocompromised conditions, age>40 yrs, tight foreskin, sub-optimal hygienic maintenance, multiple sexual partners, and uncircumcised penis. Microorganisms causing balanitis could be part of the normal flora or sexually transmitted or autoinoculation or transmitted via direct contact with<unk>  lesions. Patients may be asymptomatic or symptomatic presenting with itch or painful lesions in the genital region. Diagnosis of the specific<unk>  is based on the clinical features supported by laboratory findings.<unk>  is treated with antimicrobials. Prognosis is usually good with treatment. Safe sex practices and maintaining proper penile hygiene are helpful in preventing<unk> .
Infectious balanitis
Zoon's balanitis
Aquagenic keratoderma
Fungal folliculitis
Pitted keratolysis
Balanitis xerotica obliterans
Trichostasis spinulosa
Carcinoma of the penis