title: Diabetes and balanoposthitis.
abstract: This review describes the association of balanoposthitis with diabetes. It reviews the multifaceted relationship of both conditions, and summarizes the etiology, clinical features and treatment options for this condition. The commonest etiology of balanoposthitis in males with diabetes is Candida, and the mainstay of treatment is maintenance of hygiene, euglycaemia, and eradication of infection. The review sensitizes diabetes care providers to take a history and perform a physical examination in persons with penile symptoms, and also encourages dermatology care providers to screen for diabetes in such persons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.affiliation: Department of Diabetology, North Delhi Diabetes Centre, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Aastha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chawla
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001446:Balanitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009175:Mycoplasma Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D060737:Reproductive Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014245:Trichomonas Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents
keywords: Bacterial infection, Candida, Genital tract infections, Infection, SGLT2 inhibitors.