N48.1: Balanoposthitis
The glans is the head of the penis. The glans is normally covered by a protective piece of skin. This is called the foreskin. The foreskin can be pulled back (retracted) over the glans. This reveals the inside of the foreskin. Your glans is inflamed. The inside of your foreskin may also be inflamed. An inflammation of the glans may be caused by pathogens, for example, or other conditions. If this happens the glans may become swollen and red. Pus may also come out of the glans.
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