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BXO

BXO: Introduction

A chronic skin disorder of the male penis characterized by hard white patches and usually a white hardened ring around the tip of the penis. BXO or balanitis xerotica obliterans is progressive and often surgery is required if the hardened patches cause excessive constriction of the penis which can impair urination. ...more »

Symptoms of BXO

• White lump on penis
• Itchy
• Pain on erection or urination
• Lumps may grow and join
• Bleeding or ulceration with sex
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Treatments for BXO

• Steroids
• Circumcision
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with BXO?

• Misdiagnosis of BXO

BXO: Deaths

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Causes of BXO

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BXO: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Sexual Disorders & STDs -- serious diseases often undiagnosed:
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- Undiagnosed
  • Chlamydia -- Undiagnosed
  • Gonorrhea -- Undiagnosed
  • HIV -- Undiagnosed
  • Genital Herpes -- Undiagnosed
  • Hepatitis -- Undiagnosed
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Hospitals & Clinics: BXO

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• Urinary Health (Urology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to BXO, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

BXO: Broader Related Topics

• Non-pathogenic inflammatory conditions
• Men only conditions
• Men's health conditions
• more types...»

Types of BXO

BXO Message Boards

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