Inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis and sometimes the foreskin as well. It is usually associated with an unretractable foreskin of an uncircumcised male.
Frequent signs and symptoms
Pain, redness, itching and swelling of the head of the
penis.
Inflammation of the foreskin.
Ulceration of the penis.
Enlarged lymph glands in the groin.
Chills and fever (rare).
Discharge from the penis (rare).
Burning on urination (rare).
Causes
Infection from bacteria (Borrelia vincentii, streptococci)
or fungus (Candida albicans).
Allergy to chemicals in clothing, contraceptive cream,
and condom latex.