Balanitis xerotica obliterans

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A chronic and progressive inflammatory process that affects the glans penis and the foreskin. It presents with white atrophic patches in the glans of penis and foreskin and it is often associated with the development of a sclerotic, whitish ring in the tip of the foreskin that may lead to phimosis. It is also known as lichen sclerosus of the penis.

Also known as: lichen Sclerosus of penis, lichen Sclerosus of the penis, penile lichen Sclerosus

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Balanitis xerotica obliterans itself.

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New hope for painful skin condition: drug trial launches

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This study tests a daily pill called upadacitinib for people with severe forms of lichen planus, a skin disease causing painful mouth sores or hair loss. About 56 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if it reduces symptoms. The goal is to control t…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC

Balanitis xerotica obliterans

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New hope for painful skin condition: drug trial launches