Balanitis, Posthitis, and Balanoposthitis By Patrick J Shenot, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Reviewed / Revised May 2021 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Topic Resources Causes of Penile Inflammation Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis, posthitis is inflammation of the prepuce, and balanoposthitis is inflammation of both.