Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans

Question: Balanitis xerotica obliterans? Ok im really getting upset now because i had balanitis for about 3 weeks and then i got it again 3 weeks later. now the shaft of my penis is like white'ish and i dunno what this is i thought it might be something called Balanitis xerotica obliterans but my penis has remained normal nothing weird exept for this white'ish stuff its not all over the shaft my penis is normal colour at the opening and a little bit round there by the way i am 13 almost 14

Answer: ryu, I understand that you are nearly 14, I shall write details which may not apply to you, but which may be necessary. Chronic balanitis is when your symptoms last for several weeks, months or longer - the term chronic refers to time, not how serious the condition is. It can affect men of any age. Balanitis can also be acute (lasting only a few weeks) or recurrent (it keeps coming back). Balanitis may be caused by a skin irritant (such as latex condoms, lubricants, soaps or antiseptics) and can become chronic if you keep using the product that is irritating you. It is doubtful that you have/had Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO), as it usually affects men aged 45 to 60. If left untreated there is a five percent chance that it will turn malignant. Zoon's balanitis is a rare skin condition of the glans and foreskin, also known as balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis. It's a non-cancerous (benign) condition that affects men who haven't been circumcised. Its exact cause is unknown. Usually there are few symptoms and very little or no pain. You may see orange-red lesions and smaller redder spots on your glans and adjacent foreskin. Other causes may be chronic skin conditions which include - psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, lichen planus, pemphigus. However, as you do not mention any of these they should likely not be considered. You should keep the head of your penis and foreskin as clean as possible, and not to use anything that might irritate the area, such as soap or latex condoms. Cleaning your penis twice a day with a weak saline solution (salt water) can be soothing and can relieve discomfort. To make a weak saline solution, mix a teaspoonful of salt into half a litre (500ml) of warm water. Alternatively, you could also try using an aqueous cream (eg E45 cream) to soothe and clean the area. If a skin irritant (eg soap or washing powder) is causing your balanitis, symptoms often go a couple of days after you stop using the product. But be careful - if you start using the product again symptoms can come back. Your GP will usually prescribe a mild steroid cream. This helps to reduce the inflammation around your glans. You will also receive treatment for any other underlying medical conditions causing your balanitis. Your GP may ask you to come back after a week or so to see how you are getting on with your treatment. If your symptoms aren't responding to treatment or they keep coming back despite treatment, you should tell your GP. He or she may give you a different medication or refer you to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic or a urologist so your symptoms can be investigated further. GUM clinics specialise in identifying and treating sexual health conditions and conditions related to the urinary system (the system that produces urine). A urologist is a doctor who specialises in identifying and treating conditions of the urinary tract in men. Circumcision is sometimes used to treat balanitis, especially Zoon's balanitis and BXO. Circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin from the penis. It's usually done as a day case under general anaesthesia - this means you will be asleep during the procedure. Good genital hygiene is essential in preventing balanitis. Try to keep the head of your penis and foreskin clean and dry. And, if you are prone to balanitis after sex, use a non-latex condom or make sure you wash and dry your penis shortly after having sex. ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. - MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED. It is extremely important to obtain an accurate diagnosis before trying to find a cure. Many diseases and conditions share common symptoms. The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Hope this helps Matador 89

Question: Do I have balanitis xerotica obliterans Or Phimosis ? Ok , Need A Bit Of Help , In Detail . I have Been Reading the conditions of these two Problems Or Diseases Whatver You Want To Call Them , And I Hear About Foreskin Streching , But This Is My Problem My Penis Is Quite Small For My Age ( 16 ) , And I Am Unable To See My Glands , I Have Only Ever Seen My Pee Hole , And A Lil More , I Am Unable to Remove My Foreskin And It Is Very THICK AND BUMPY , The Texture Is Horrid When Retracted , Like I Say Thick And REALLLY Tight , Making It Impossible For Me To Retract It Past My Glands , Plus There Seems To Be A String Piece Of Skin On The Inner Left Side Of My Penis Attached To My Glands Making It Impossible For Me To retract My Foreskin , Im 16 So This Is Obvious Techinaclly , Ruining My Life When It Comes to Girls , Sex And Confidence , I Obviousley Cant Have Sex Until I get This Sorted , Im Gonna Make The Brave Decision of Going to the Doctor On Monday . If I Need Circumcised , Is There Anyway Of Them Doing The Procedure Without Consulting My Parents . Thanks :D All Help Apreciated Really Dont Want To Tell My Parents If I end Up Gettin Circumsized , I Have A Really Bad Social RelationShip , And Just Cant Talk About That Sort Of Thing . Also Is This Condition Whats Made My Penis Like . 2in Placid 3.5 erct Rich i cant ive tryed so hard , but theres hardly no room to put m fingers in , and its really THICK and its so hard to hold because its that tight , i Have booked an appointment with a doctor on monday , i dont really care about tellin him , just my parents are weird they fit over stupid things .. well specially my mom

Answer: For most people with phimosis (unretractable foreskin), the cause isn't BXO. If you have balanitis xerotica obliterans then you will likely have an unretractable foreskin. You should notice a hardened ring of skin around the foreskin normally with a whitish discolouration. Example pic: http://www.terveyskirjasto.fi/terveyskir… Do a google image search to make sure: http://images.google.com Also see this page: http://www.cirp.org/library/treatment/BX… and this blog for a guy who cured it: http://bxo-phimosis.blogspot.com/ If it is not BXO but just normal phimosis then it can be cured. It may be down to your masturbation technique. The average age for the foreskin to retract is 10 years of age. For some boys though it doesn't become retractable until the early teenage years. See here for what normal retraction looks like: http://geocities.com/painfulquestioning/… Certain masturbation techniques that differ from the normal up and down motion mimicking sex can damage both the foreskin and the 3 delicate spongy arteries within the penis. Diagram: http://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enwiki/26… Examples of damaging masturbation habits include: *Rubbing the penis head through clothes - this often comprises pushing down on the penis. Many boys/men do this watching porn. *Thrusting against the bed. Using these techniques (especially the first one) does 2 things. Firstly, rubbing the top of the foreskin and manipulating it in an unnatural manner creates scar tissue. This scar tissue is inelastic. Normal foreskin tissue is pliable making it easier to retract. Secondly, if you are applying large pressure to the penis through your masturbation technique the 3 spongy arteries that make up the penis will become damaged (see diagram above). Consequently, the penis doesn't fill up with blood properly and doesn't stretch the skin from the inside-out in the normal manner. Check for signs of damage: * The glans (the head underneath) can be sensitive * Each side of the pee-hole is red. So, do you do any of these techniques? I'd be interested to know. Presuming you do, a few things you need to do to cure the unretractable foreskin. Initially, give your penis time to repair the spongy arteries that may have been damaged. Repair happens when the penis isn't in use. Masturbate as little as possible initially. You can start doing it again after a while - but don't do it too frequently. When you start masturbating again, you will need to change to a masturbation technique which isn't damaging. This is the one most people use: Lightly grip the shaft and move the foreskin up and down, applying as little pressure as possible. Stop any 'rubbing' masturbation techniques. I'm pretty sure if you stick with this advice, it will retract. It may take some time though. If you go to the doctors , he might offer you circumcision. However, if you follow the above advice you will likely not need it. Circumcision is bad for several reasons. The foreskin contains many specialized nerves on it's underside. When the foreskin is moved up and down it is very pleasurable. Circumcised men have lost this ability to masturbate easily as there is no gliding effect. Circumcised men often have to resort to artificial lubrication in masturbation and sex. See here for the function of the foreskin: http://geocities.com/painfulquestioning/… Without the foreskin protecting the glans, circumcised men lose further sensitivity. The glans (head of the penis) dries out. It also brushes on underwear causing the skin to toughen. See here for the full damage done: http://www.noharmm.org/IDcirc.htm There are good reasons to believe that sex is better for the woman as well, if the man has his foreskin intact: http://xrl.us/foreskinfunctions Circumcision is also a risky procedure with a lot of complications: http://www.circumstitions.com/Complic.ht…

Question: Doctor says I need a Meatonomy? My doctor has diagnosed me with bxo (Balanitis xerotica obliterans) and says i need a Meatonomy. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge with type of procedure? I know that this is a body modification procedure as well - please share any knowledge please

Answer: I am writing because I did a search on this procedure that might be of help. I am including the link to the search: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Meatono…