Balanitis

The condition known as balanitis is defined as the presence of an inflammation on the head of the penis and is also extended to include the inflamed foreskin in male genitalia. Physical symptoms of the disorder can include the development of an itchy sensation in the area; the area also turns very red, and can turn moist at times. Wet diapers or the use of wet clothing is the major cause for balanitis in infants-the physical irritation from the wet clothes causes the condition in this cases. Balanitis as a condition is also brought about due to bacterial or yeast infection along the genital region. In addition, the condition can also be brought about by physical injury. It can also result due to the presence of some sort of physical irritation from the chemicals found in clothing, in things like condoms, or in the spermicidal powders or creams used by the person. Balanitis tends to be very common as a condition in men affected by diabetes; this is because the sugar present in the urine can greatly encourage the growth of microbes in the pubic area.

The frequent changing of baby diapers is a good way of treating balanitis in infants, at the same time the genital area of the infant must be kept clean and dry at all times in order to discourage the growth of microbes. Other good solutions are the use of disposable diapers at all times; these diapers will retain the exuded urinal fluid while allowing the circulation of air in the area. This is a very important factor as the stagnant air may greatly contribute to the problem of bacterial or fungal growth in the region. The presence of detergent residues can also be the cause of irritation in the genital region of infants, especially if cotton diapers are being used on the baby. Other possible cause of the problems in infants can be the use of any kind of perfumes or the chemical additives in soaps used in bathing the baby. Additional and other possible causes of irritation lie in the powders used to dry the baby following baths, for example, if these do not work properly-they may not be able to stop the growth of microbes in the genital region of the baby.
Because of the similarity of the physical symptoms of the condition to the symptoms which are caused by more many different and much more serious illnesses, the presence or evidence of all such physical symptoms should prompt a visit to the doctor immediately for a thorough checkup and proper diagnosis-this should be done at all times even though the condition of balanitis by itself is not considered very serious.

Supplements and herbs

Apply aloe vera gel on thoroughly clean and dry penis.

Aromatherapy

Wash your penis on regular basis with a solution of four drops of tea tree essential oil in a container of warm water.

Additional things you may do

To avoid the problem, you must always wear cotton underwear to prevent the growth of microbes in the genital area. Check to see any improvements in the condition by changing the regular detergent you use on a daily basis. All underwear must be rinsed or washed thoroughly after use-underwear must also be dry at all times. It is best to avoid the use of scented soaps and talc powder as these may worsen the condition. At all times, strive to use hypoallergenic condoms and good quality spermicidals. If the cause of the balanitis is confirmed as a yeast infection by the doctor, then make sure that you get full and complete treatment for yeast growth. Balanitis patients must ensure that their partners are also treated at the same time that they are receiving treatment for the condition. This is because the infection can be passed back and forth between two people and recurrence must be avoided in all cases by preventive treatment of the partner.

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