Plasma cell balanitis
Plasma cell balanitis is a benign inflammation of the glans penis often seen in uncircumcised middle-aged men. It is characterized by the appearance of red dots or a single reddish-brown patch on the penile glans or foreskin. Plasma cell balanitis inflammation may resolve spontaneously as a result of using proper intimate hygiene, but in some cases it is necessary to implement drug or topical treatment.
Symptoms and causes of plasma cell balanitis
Glans and foreskin inflammation usually manifests as a single reddish-brown patch with a moist surface or small red spots symmetrically distributed on the penile glans or foreskin. The spots are clearly separated from the surrounding healthy skin. The skin lesions may cause tenderness, itching, and discomfort in the intimate area.
Microscopic examination shows numerous plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell that sometimes appear in inflammatory conditions.
The cause of plasma cell balanitis is usually contaminants such as urine droplets, soap particles or epidermis that get under the foreskin. Foreign bodies under the foreskin cause skin irritation and then inflammation of the penile glans. Plasma cell balanitis can also be a sign of lichen sclerosus or lichen planus. Plasma cell balanitis is not sexually transmitted and is not hereditary.
How is gastritis diagnosed?
Plasma cell balanitis is diagnosed by a dermatologist based on the clinical signs of the condition. Sometimes the physician performs a skin biopsy to see if plasma cells characteristic of the condition are present.
How to treat plasma cell balanitis
Plasma cell balanitis may go away on its own with proper intimate hygiene. However, sometimes the inflammation is recurrent, and after a period of remission, symptoms worsen.
The only treatment that completely eliminates the disease is circumcision, which is the surgical removal of the foreskin.
Other treatments for plasma cell balanitis:
- Steroid creams or ointments, sometimes with added antibacterial or antifungal agents.
- CO2 laser irradiation, which works especially well for lesions resistant to treatment with corticosteroid preparations.
Treatment of plasma cell balanitis in the Zakrzewscy Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology
At our clinic, we offer Patients an effective plasma cell balanitis treatment program that includes:
- A medical consultation to make a diagnosis and select appropriate medications.
- Pharmacological therapy and irradiation of lesions with Alma Pixel CO2 laser.
- Continuous monitoring of treatment progress to achieve positive treatment outcomes as soon as possible.
If you are bothered by skin changes on the glans or foreskin and would like to benefit from professional consultation and treatment, feel free to contact our clinic.
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