Synonym(s)
balanoposthitis parakeratotica circinata; circadian balanitis; Rider Balanitis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Morphologically characteristic balanitis in Reiter syndrome.
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External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment initially 1-2 times/day with mild glucocorticoid externa e.g. 0.5% hydrocortisone in zinc containing base(hydrocortisone zinc cream 0.5%). Later purely caring, anti-inflammatory measures (e.g. Zinc Ointment Lichtenstein, Pasta zinci mollis; Pasta zinci mollis DAB). Insertion of gauze compresses in the preputial space.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease, see below M. Reiter.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Rothe MJ et al (1991) Reiter syndrome. Int J Dermatol 30: 173-180
- Schneider JM (2003) Reiter's syndrome. Cutis 71: 198-200
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Balanoposthitis parakeratotica circinata; Candida balanitis; Circadian balanitis; Hydrocortisone zinc cream 0.5% (o/w); Pasta zinci mollis (dab) (nrf 11.21.); Reactive arthritis; Rider balanitis;Outgoing links (7)
Balanitis; Hydrocortisone zinc cream 0.5% (o/w); Papel; Pasta zinci mollis (dab) (nrf 11.21.); Pruritus; Pustule; Reactive arthritis;Disclaimer
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