Clinical presentation of candidal balanitis--its differential diagnosis and treatment.
The clinical presentation of candidal balanitis is discussed. Differential diagnosis from other forms of balanitis and dermatoses affecting the genitals is made. Treatment of candidal balanitis is then mentioned. General measures, contact investigation and specific measures such as the polyene antibiotics and the newer imidazole group of antifungal drugs are exemplified.
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001446:Balanitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007654:Ketoconazole; D008297:Male; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D007093:Imidazoles; D010879:Piperazines; D007654:Ketoconazole