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&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Balanitis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/balanitis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Balanitis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; is the inflammation of the glans penis or the head of the penis. Though fairly common and usually not serious, it often comes with other uncomfortable symptoms. It can affect anyone with a penis but is more common in uncircumcised individuals, frequently causing concurrent inflammation of the foreskin (posthitis).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Balanitis Common Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The most common symptoms of balanitis include swelling and redness of the glans penis, which often affect the foreskin. Depending on the underlying cause, balanitis may also present with:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Soreness, pain, and irritation around the glans&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;A tight, shiny foreskin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Itching on the glan skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Unusual penile discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sores on the head of the penis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Thick, white discharge under the foreskin (smegma)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;An unpleasant odor from the penis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Painful urination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Swollen lymph nodes in the groin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;If you are unsure or concerned, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;book an appointment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; with us to consult a doctor and pursue a suitable diagnosis and treatment, or&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;contact us at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt; or any of the following platforms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10 Causes of Balanitis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Poor Hygiene&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Poor hygiene can lead to balanitis because it allows the buildup of smegma&amp;mdash;a combination of dead skin cells, oils, and other secretions&amp;mdash;under the foreskin. This accumulation creates a moist environment that can promote the growth of bacteria and yeast.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The resulting irritation and infection can inflame the glans, penis, and surrounding area. Inadequate cleaning can also lead to an imbalance in the natural flora of the genital area, increasing susceptibility to infections and contributing to the development of balanitis. Regular hygiene practices, including gentle cleaning and thorough drying, can help prevent these issues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Infections such as those caused by &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Staphylococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Streptococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; bacteria, and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Candida&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; fungi can lead to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/balanitis&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;balanitis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; due to several mechanisms:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/bacterial-sexually-transmitted-infection&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bacterial Infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;(e.g., &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Staphylococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Streptococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overgrowth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Bacteria like &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Staphylococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Streptococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; can increase in the warm, moist environment under the foreskin, especially if hygiene is inadequate.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tissue Damage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Bacterial infections can directly invade and damage the tissues of the glans penis, leading to inflammation and swelling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Immune Response&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; The body&#39;s immune response to bacterial infections often results in inflammation, redness, and pain, contributing to the symptoms of balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Fungal infections &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;(e.g., &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Candida&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moist Environment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Candida&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; yeast thrives in moist, warm environments. Under the foreskin, where moisture can accumulate, the fungus can grow and irritate.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disruption of Flora&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; The natural balance of microorganisms in the genital area can be disrupted by factors like antibiotics or poor hygiene, allowing &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Candida&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; to overgrow and cause infection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Irritation and Inflammation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Fungal infections often lead to itching, redness, and inflammation of the glans penis, which are characteristic symptoms of balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In both bacterial and fungal infections, the presence of pathogens triggers an inflammatory response that manifests as balanitis, causing discomfort and other symptoms. Proper hygiene and timely treatment are crucial for managing and preventing these infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;3.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds-in-thailand&quot;&gt;Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;STIs can cause balanitis through:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Direct Infection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Pathogens like &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/herpes-symptoms-causes-and-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/gonorrhea&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;gonorrhea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;, and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/chlamydia&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;infect the glans penis, causing inflammation and discomfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inflammatory Response&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; The body&amp;rsquo;s immune reaction to STIs leads to redness and swelling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lesions and Ulcers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; Some STIs cause lesions that disrupt tissue, increasing susceptibility to balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compromised Barrier&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; STIs can inflame the foreskin in uncircumcised individuals, worsening balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Secondary Infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; STIs weaken defenses, leading to secondary infections that can exacerbate balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms Overlap&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt; STI symptoms, like redness and swelling, can overlap with balanitis, complicating diagnosis and treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;4.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/phimosis-tight-foreskin-treatment&quot;&gt;Phimosis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Phimosis can cause balanitis by making it difficult to retract the foreskin, leading to poor hygiene and the buildup of smegma, which irritates the glans penis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The trapped moisture under the foreskin creates a favorable environment for bacterial and fungal growth, increasing infection risk. Additionally, the resulting increased friction can further irritate the tissue. Together, these factors contribute to inflammation and the development of balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Allergic reactions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Allergic reactions can cause balanitis because they lead to inflammation and irritation of the skin on the glans penis. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When exposed to allergens or irritants, such as&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Certain soaps&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Lotions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Latex condoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;the immune system reacts by causing redness, swelling, and discomfort in the affected area. This inflammatory response can disrupt the skin&#39;s normal barrier function, making it more susceptible to irritation and infection, which can contribute to the development of balanitis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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