Balanoposthitis in Zoon's Balanitis: Management in Uncircumcised Patients Aged 40 or Older

Clinical Scenario

Zoon's balanitis is a condition of the uncircumcised penis that occurs in patients aged 40 years or older. When balanoposthitis arises in this context, management must account for the distinctive features of this presentation.

Treatment Approach

First-line management addresses hygiene and any underlying dermatoses. Both surgical and topical strategies are described for this scenario, aiming for:

Resolution of penile lesions

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References

DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18954

Zoon's balanitis is a disease of the uncircumcised penis in patients aged 40 years or older.
Hygiene measures
Management of underlying dermatoses
Circumcision — this has been reported to lead to the resolution of lesions (1,C)

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