[Early effect of non-surgical treatment using betamethasone valerate ointment for phimosis in childhood].
We evaluated the early efficacy of non-surgical treatment using 0.07% betamethasone valerate ointment on, 34 boys with phimosis between January 2001 and June 2005. Patients were treated with 0.07% betamethasone valerate ointment applied to the distal aspect of the prepuce every other day for 2-6 weeks. During the treatment period, patients were instructed to retract the foreskin to penis root without overstraining. The overall success rate was 94.1% and therapeutic effects were observed in 58.8% of the patients in two weeks. There were no medical side effects. Treatment using betamethasone valerate ointment is very effective, easy and safe. We recommend this treatment for patients with phimosis and/or those with recurring balanoposthitis.
Kitsukawa
Shin-ichi
S
The Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical University Kasumigaura Hospital.
Ito
Takaaki
T
Hosoda
Satoru
S
Samejima
Takeshi
T
Otsuru
Norihiko
N
Matsumoto
Taro
T
Yamamoto
Yutaka
Y
Noda
Kenjiro
K
Matsumoto
Tetsuo
T
Aizawa
Taku
T
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments; D010688:Phimosis / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009824:Ointments; D001623:Betamethasone