title: [Early effect of non-surgical treatment using betamethasone valerate ointment for phimosis in childhood].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: The Department of Urology, Tokyo Medical University Kasumigaura Hospital.
authors.forename: Shin-ichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kitsukawa
authors.forename: Takaaki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: Satoru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hosoda
authors.forename: Takeshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Samejima
authors.forename: Norihiko
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Otsuru
authors.forename: Taro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
authors.forename: Yutaka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yamamoto
authors.forename: Kenjiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Noda
authors.forename: Tetsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
authors.forename: Taku
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aizawa
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009824:Ointments; D001623:Betamethasone