Rash on the head of the penis

If you suddenly have red pimples on the head of the penis, this is a cause for concern.

The most important thing in this situation is not to engage in traditional treatment or self-medication, but to immediately contact a specialist.

Any delay is an additional bonus that you give to the infection.

And we are talking not only about your health, but also about the health of loved ones, relatives and even the health of the unborn baby.

Redness on the head and foreskin: what to do and how to treat?

Due to their anatomical structure, the male genital organs are exposed to constant contact with the environment, which increases the risk of infection and spread of infection. Redness on the head and foreskin is a fairly common phenomenon and occurs in every tenth man. An unpleasant disease is called balanoposthitis and can appear at any age and has various causes.

Despite its apparent harmlessness, it can lead to very serious and dangerous consequences. An infection or fungus can cause a serious illness that requires long-term and expensive treatment if you do not seek medical help in time.

What are the causes of the disease, how is it treated and are there any preventive measures, explains urologist-andrologist Alexander Anatolyevich Tsybulin.

Hepatitis C rash in men

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver of a viral nature. The disease can occur in mild or severe form. However, the main symptom of any form of the disease is a rash on the skin with itchy patches. Over time, the rash may spread to the mucous membranes.

With hepatitis C, the rash on the skin of the genital organs in men can have a different character. With this disease, the following types of rashes are observed:

• urticaria - small nodular rash;
• pink spots with pinpoint hemorrhage;
• bluish spots in which the capillary network is clearly visible;
• acne with pus.

The affected areas are constantly itching, so scratching may appear in the perineum. This brings additional discomfort because the wounds bleed and hurt. In this case, a secondary infection may enter the wound.

A rash on the penis in the form of urticaria as an isolated symptom cannot be considered a sign of hepatitis. This disease is also accompanied by other specific symptoms:

• chronic fatigue;
• pain in joints and muscles;
• temperature increase;
• loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting;
• bad breath;
• sleep disorder;
• fainting, headache.

What complications can there be?

To effectively treat redness of the glans and foreskin, you must consult a doctor at the first sign.

Otherwise, cicatricial phimosis will cause discomfort. This is a pathology that is characterized by deformation of the tissues of the penis. As a result of constant inflammation and deformation, scars form on the tissues. The foreskin gradually narrows, causing the development of phimosis.

In the absence of therapy at this phase, paraphimosis develops - a pathological condition in which the head is pinched. The condition is usually accompanied by painful swelling.

If the form is advanced and without timely treatment, surgical intervention may be required. Also a serious danger is posed by atrophy of the head receptors with a decrease in sensitivity, which, in turn, leads to erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. This negatively affects the quality of sexual life.

With prolonged redness of the head of the penis and foreskin, without timely medical intervention, urethritis develops. Gradually, the infection leads to the development of complications: prostatitis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, orchiepididymitis.

Causes of the disease

The main factors for the spread of infection are:

• poor hygiene;
• the use of antiseptic solutions after sexual intercourse;
• frequent washing of the genitals with soap, leading to skin irritation;
• mechanical damage to tissue integrity;
• uncontrolled treatment with antibacterial drugs;
• anatomical features of the structure;
• hormonal imbalances;
• the presence of certain autoimmune diseases;
• infections.

The disease can be caused not only by sexual (genital) contact, but also by oral and anal contact. Sometimes six months pass before the first symptoms appear.

Symptoms

• Burning in the genital area.
• Pain during sexual intercourse, when urinating.
• Swelling, sharp and burning sensation.
• Exposing the head becomes difficult and pain occurs.

If you have unpleasant symptoms, there is no need to self-medicate and try to find an ointment or gel on your own that will relieve burning and swelling. This always leads to the development of even greater complications, and the infection goes deep into the genitourinary tract.

Condylomas on the penis

Sometimes blisters under the head of the penis are called condylomas.

These are growths of the papillary layer of the dermis (vegetation), which are formed as a result of infection with the papilloma virus.

This virus is transmitted sexually.

True, not everyone develops clinical signs of the disease.

The risk is higher in people with weak immune systems.

Symptoms appear six months, and sometimes even a year after infection.

In the classic version, condylomas are protrusions on a thin stalk.

They are red or pink in color and rich in blood vessels.

Less common are flat or inverted condylomas.

Usually these formations do not reach large sizes.

If a person has a large blister on his penis due to a human papillomavirus infection, it can be easily removed.

For this, a laser, radio wave method or liquid nitrogen is used.

With a large number of condylomas, immunomodulatory therapy is required to eliminate the virus from the body.

How to treat?

Prevention of the disease is the best way to avoid serious consequences. And a significant role in this belongs to compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.

If you notice the first signs, it is important to immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe the correct treatment. A paid urologist will conduct an examination and prescribe appropriate treatment.

The private medical clinic “Doctor Anna” has all the necessary equipment to diagnose the disease and invites you to undergo an examination. Experienced specialists will diagnose, identify the causes of the disease and select an effective course of therapy.

TREATMENT

Any rash or itching requires treatment. The earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to cure it. You should immediately go to the doctor for examination and selection of medications. Depending on the causes of the disease, analgesics, antiviral and antihistamine drugs may be prescribed. In combination with tablets, ointments can be prescribed for external treatment of the male penis.

To protect himself from diseases, a man should exercise, improve his immunity by hardening and taking vitamins, and also avoid unprotected sex with unfamiliar partners.

What causes redness of the glans penis and what to do about it

When the head of the male organ becomes red and swollen, this is an inflammation called balanitis. When the foreskin is also involved in the process, the disease is called balanoposthitis. Redness is accompanied by itching, burning, pain when urinating, and sometimes mucus leaking from the urethra. The disease cannot be neglected; it can spread throughout the genitourinary system, provoke phimosis and lead to necrosis of the head.

Causes of redness and itching of the head in men

Symptoms of inflammation are caused by:

1. Fungal infection - occurs in 20% of cases, the spots are characterized by the presence of a specific white lumpy coating, the smell of sauerkraut or fish.
2. Sexual infections - chlamydia, ureaplasma, gonococci and other microbes can cause plaque on the head in men, redness and swelling of the tissues; Discharge from the urethra does not always occur.
3. Dysbacteriosis is a violation of the bacterial microflora, when bacteria that are usually not characteristic of it, for example from the intestines, settle on the scalp.
4. Allergies to shower gel, lubricants, synthetic underwear - can only appear on the scalp, without affecting other parts of the body; characterized by red pimples and peeling, the spots are very itchy.

Redness, swelling and other manifestations of inflammation intensify after sexual intercourse and ejaculation.

To identify fungi or bacteria that cause redness of the glans in men, 2 tests are done: PCR and culture of smears from the urethra and the skin of the penis.

When the presence of microbes is not detected, basic immunological tests are performed. If they are rejected, a consultation with an allergist is prescribed.

Pubic lice and blisters on the penis

If a person has blisters on his penis, the cause may be phthiriasis.

This disease is caused by pubic lice.

They live mainly on the pubis, penis, thighs, and lower abdomen.

Sometimes they spread to the eyelashes and armpits.

But these insects cannot be found on the head: there is a different shape of hair, lice are not able to attach to them.

Blue and red spots are usually found on the skin.

Blisters occasionally appear.

They may be the result of scratching the skin.

What else are associated with spots on the head in men?

Hyperemia, red pimples, itching on the head of the penis are caused by diabetes mellitus, kidney and liver diseases. For people over 30 years of age who have a family history of diabetes, we check their blood for glucose. If necessary, we determine glycated hemoglobin, perform an ultrasound of the abdominal organs, determination of bile acids and blood nitrogen, and a general examination of blood, urine and feces.

Redness and discomfort on the penis occur with increased sensitivity or dry skin. Tight underwear, stay in a hot climate, and prolonged unsanitary conditions lead to the accumulation of sweat and smegma in the fold of the foreskin. Under these conditions, the usual skin flora - staphylococci and streptococci - are activated. Their increased reproduction will cause inflammation. The same thing happens when intestinal bacteria from the anus get on the foreskin.

Actions for redness of the glans in men: how to treat

The most dangerous tactic is to try to use any ointments or other medications yourself before consulting a doctor. In 90% of cases, this does not help, distorts test results, and makes them false negative. Until the causes are clarified and cured, you need to stop having sex.

When inflammation on the head of the penis does not go away after careful hygiene, changing linen or detergents, contact our clinic. At the Clinic Dr. AkNer you will receive all the necessary tests and expert advice.

Source

Red spots on the head due to sexually transmitted infections

May appear with the following infections:

• Ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis. Infections caused by mycoplasmas occur with itching, hyperemia of the tissues of the penis, swelling, and often a rash of red spots on the head . The listed symptoms are caused by inflammatory infiltration and irritation of the mucous membrane.
• Candidiasis. An infection caused by yeast-like fungi occurs with severe itching of the mucous membrane of the glans penis small red spots on it , as well as an abundant thick white coating with a consistency similar to cottage cheese.
• Red pimples on the head of the penis may be the result of a herpes infection. In this case, the rash first looks like growing papules, then vesicles, which subsequently dry out, turning into yellowish-brown crusts. In the phase of papules and vesicles, the rash is very painful, there is itching and burning in the affected area.
• Red spots on the head of the penis are found in circinar balanoposthitis, which is a consequence of the presence of chlamydia in the body. This form of inflammation may also occur in Reiter's syndrome . A characteristic feature of such spots is the presence of clearly defined boundaries.

The red head of the penis is observed with a disease such as nonspecific balanoposthitis.

Its development is provoked by opportunistic microflora that lives on the mucous membrane of the genitourinary tract. These are staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli, enterococci, etc.

Tissue hyperemia is accompanied by local edema and discharge from the urethra when it is inflamed.

How to determine the cause of red spots on the head?

You can only understand what caused the disease and what exactly provoked it by contacting a competent specialist.

Which doctor diagnoses and treats such pathologies?

This could be a urologist or dermatovenerologist.

Groin rash in men: additional symptoms

Rashes in the genital area in men manifest themselves in different ways. The type and nature of the rash depends on the cause of the dermatological reaction. The rash can be small or large, red, white, pink. The affected areas often disturb the patient with itching or bleeding. Sometimes the blisters burst and serous fluid leaks out.

The clinical picture is often complemented by the following symptoms:

• pain in the perineum, especially in the testicles;
• itching in the genital area;
• pain and burning during urination, ejaculation;
• swelling of the scrotum and penis;
• cracks and wounds on the inner thighs;
• peeling of the skin and formation of scales on the mucous membranes;
• redness of the anus;
• open wounds of the perineum that do not heal for a long time;
• pain during intercourse;
• the appearance of blood in semen and urine;
• increased body temperature;
• muscle and headaches;
• general weakness.

The set of warning signs is always different, since the clinical symptoms of each disease are individual.