Balanitis circinata
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Balanitis circinata is a dermatologic manifestation of Reiter's Syndrome comprising a serpiginous annular dermatitis
of the glans penis
. Reiter's syndrome is characterized by nongonococcal urethritis, conjunctivitis and arthritis.
Dermatitis
-Etymology:Dermatitis derives from Greek derma "skin" + -itis "inflammation" and genetic disorder.-Terminology:There are several different types of dermatitis. The different kinds usually have in common an allergic reaction to specific allergens. The term may describe eczema, which is also called...
of the glans penis
Glans penis
The glans penis is the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis. The glans penis is anatomically homologous to the clitoral glans of the female...
. Reiter's syndrome is characterized by nongonococcal urethritis, conjunctivitis and arthritis.