Serum iron tests measure iron levels in the blood. The results of this test might be normal even if iron levels are actually low. These results occur because the test measures blood iron levels as opposed to overall iron levels.
Common symptoms of balanitis. Some of the first signs of balanitis may be redness or ulceration on the tip of the penis underneath the foreskin. Eventually, discharge can occur and may be accompanied by blisters, itching, peeling, scabbing, scar tissue, and swelling. Common symptoms of balanitis include: Search Now.
The treatment depends on the cause of the balanitis. 1  The following are often given: 2  An anti-yeast cream or a course of anti-yeast tablets is a common treatment if the balanitis is caused by candida. 3  Antibiotics will clear infection caused by germs (bacteria), including certain STIs.