Erratum to: Successful Management of Zoon’s Balanitis with Topical Mupirocin Ointment: A Case Report and Literature Review of Mupirocin-Responsive Balanitis Circumscripta Plasmacellularis

Topical mupirocin 2% ointment for diagnosis of Zoon's balanitis and monotherapy of balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis

“…The clinical response of Zoon's balanitis after beginning treatment with mupirocin 2% ointment is rapid. Within less than 2 weeks, there was significant improvement …”

“…Similar to Chessa et al . 's patients, improvement of Zoon's balanitis has been demonstrated following treatment with either topical corticosteroids or fusidic acid; however, these agents have not been repeatedly confirmed to be efficacious …”

“…Skin conditions of the penis and prepuce that are morphologically similar to Zoon's balanitis do not resolve after topical treatment with mupirocin 2% ointment . Hence, the prompt clinical response to this agent is very suggestive of Zoon's balanitis.…”

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“…The effectiveness of mupirocin in Zoon's balanitis raises the possibility that this condition could be triggered by a bacterial infection or a superantigen. 53…”

Resolution of Zoon’s balanitis following topical mupirocin application: A case report

“…[1] Chessa et al demonstrated improvement in Zoon's balanitis following treatment with betamethasone plus fusidic acid combination cream. [2] Lee et al [3] and Bari et al [4] observed improvements in Zoon's balanitis following treatment with topical mupirocin ointment. There was a significant improvement in these lesions within 2 weeks of…”