title: Plasma cell balanitis treated with a copper vapour laser.
abstract: A 48-year-old, uncircumcised man presented with plasma cell balanitis, which is a chronic, erosive dermatitis at the glans penis and the inner surface of the prepuce, which is normally treated by circumcision. He was treated with three sessions of copper vapour laser over a period of three months and apart from a minor relapse after seven months he has to our knowledge been well.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National University Hospital, Rigshaspitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haedersdal
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Wulf
mesh_terms: D001446:Balanitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003300:Copper; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003300:Copper