Is balanitis an STD?

Infectious etiologies of balanitis include certain fungi like yeast and certain bacteria or viruses (including those that cause STDs such as gonorrhea). Balanitis is not a sexually transmitted infection.

What causes balanitis?

The most common cause of balanitis is poor hygiene in uncircumcised males. Other causes include: Genital yeast infection (candidiasis). Sexually transmitted diseases.

Can I get balanitis from my partner?

Balanitis is not sexually transmitted. Men do not ‘catch’ balanitis from women with vaginal thrush, or vice versa. Balanitis results from excessive growth of organisms which are normally present on the skin of the glans. The condition usually occurs in men who have a foreskin (ie have not been circumcised).

Can you get balanitis without an STD?

Balanitis is not a sexually transmitted disease. It results from an overgrowth of organisms (typically yeast or fungi) which are normally present on the skin of the glans. These yeast are present in both circumcised and uncircumcised men.

How serious is balanitis?

Balanitis is when the head of the penis is swollen and sore.

Balanitis is not usually serious but it’s important to see a GP to find out what’s causing it.

Can I treat balanitis myself?

Treatment for balanitis depends on the cause. A person should see a doctor to get the correct diagnosis and proper treatment for their condition. Once a doctor treats the underlying condition, the balanitis should clear on its own.

What is the best cream for balanitis?

Treatment for common yeast-caused balanitis is topical canesten 1% cream (clotrimazole, Lotrimin); recommended treatment time varies from about 2 weeks to 1 month. Lotrisone (combination of betamethasone and clotrimazole) has also been used.

How long does balanitis take to heal?

Most cases of balanitis respond to treatment within three to five days.

What can be mistaken for balanitis?

balanitis. Balanoposthitis is often confused with two similar conditions: phimosis and balanitis. All three conditions affect the penis. However, each condition affects a different part of the penis.

How long does balanitis take to heal?

Most cases of balanitis respond to treatment within three to five days.

What can be mistaken for balanitis?

balanitis. Balanoposthitis is often confused with two similar conditions: phimosis and balanitis. All three conditions affect the penis. However, each condition affects a different part of the penis.