Balanitis![]() Balanitis articles1. Balanitis :: Inflammation of the head of the penis and foreskinInflammation of the head of the penis and foreskin. The disorder can be caused by a bacterial infection, a fungal infection or an allergic reaction. It may also be due to a sexually transmitted infection, such as trichomoniasis. A tighter than normal foreskin may also increase the risk of infection by preventive effective cleaning of the head of the penis. Men with Diabetes Mellitus are more susceptible to the condition. More common in children also. |