Case Report: A Rare Case of Scabies Balanitis
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https://doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v45i2.25Keywords:
Scabies, Scabietic balanitis, Pruritus, Genital papules, NigeriaAbstract
This report explored cases of scabies balanitis involving the glans penis in five men. All the patients complained of genital itching with an associated rash on the penis. Examination revealed an erythematous papular rash on the glans penis in three of the men, while two of them had an erythematous, firm, nodular rash on the glans penis. Scabies balanitis was diagnosed in all cases. The treatment included topical benzyl benzoate (25%) and antihistamines. The lesions resolved after a single application of benzyl benzoate in all cases, except for one patient who had repeated applications of benzyl benzoate (25%) before symptom resolution. The main predisposing factors were unprotected heterosexual intercourse and poor hygiene practices.
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