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Zoon's balanitis treated with topical tacrolimus.
Sudarshan O Daga1, Vinayak G Wagaskar1, Snehal F Jumnake2
1Department of Urology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Urology Annals
|May 9, 2017
Summary
Topical tacrolimus offers a new treatment for Zoon's balanitis, a condition often treated with circumcision. This study shows complete resolution in six weeks, suggesting it as a viable alternative therapy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Urology
Background:
- Zoon's balanitis is a benign inflammatory condition of the glans penis.
- Diagnosis requires histopathological examination.
- Circumcision is the traditional treatment of choice.
- Topical therapies have historically been insufficient, with high recurrence rates.
Observation:
- A case of Zoon's balanitis was treated with 0.1% topical tacrolimus.
- The lesion showed complete resolution within a 6-week treatment period.
Findings:
- 0.1% topical tacrolimus effectively resolved Zoon's balanitis.
- Treatment duration was 6 weeks for complete remission.
Implications:
- Topical tacrolimus presents a potential alternative to circumcision for Zoon's balanitis.
- This medical therapy may avoid surgical risks and improve patient outcomes.
- Further research is warranted to confirm efficacy and long-term safety.
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