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Balanoposthitis can be caused by a disparate range of conditions affecting the penile skin. This guideline concentrates on a selected group of conditions and offers recommendations on the diagnostic tests and treatment regimens needed for the effective management of balanoposthitis.

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Balanitis balanoposthitis lichen sclerosus Zoon’s lichen planus candida anaerobic aerobic psoriasis circinate eczema erythroplasia of Queyrat Bowen’s disease Bowenoid papulosis penile dermatoses sexual health men

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2013 European guideline for the management of balanoposthitis

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