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- - Zoon's balanitis is a rare skin condition affecting the genital area, typically showing as a red-orange spot with a "cayenne pepper" look, mostly in uncircumcised middle-aged to older men.
- - It can sometimes present in atypical forms, such as lesions that are vegetative or ulcerative, and while it's usually benign, it can occur alongside other skin issues.
- - Topical treatments often fail, and symptoms frequently return after stopping treatment, so circumcision is considered an effective option that usually leads to quick and complete relief from symptoms.
Article Abstract
Zoon's balanitis is a rare genital dermatosis of unknown etiology, usually presenting as a red-orange macule or plaque with a «cayenne pepper» appearance on the glans and/or foreskin. Unfortunately, atypical presentations are not uncommon, including vegetating or ulcerative lesions. Usually, it affects middle-age to older uncircumcised men. Although it is a benign pathology, Zoon's balanitis may be superimposed on another inflammatory or neoplastic dermatosis. As topical treatments are generally non satisfactory and relapses are usual on treatment with-drawal, circumcision remains an interesting option with usually a rapid and complete remission of the symptoms.
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