Possible causes rashes on the glans penis

The rash on the penis may be a sign of some sexually transmitted diseases, or skin, allergic reactions, as well as blockage of the sebaceous glands. How serious is it to help determine the doctor-dermatologist. He will appoint, if necessary, correct treatment.

Why is the head of the penis may appear rash

The skin of the penis is thin and vulnerable, it is clearly a large number of sebaceous glands, which mature during sexual development. During this period, the sebaceous glands may look like a white rash on the penis. But it is not a pathology but a normal variant. It is only necessary to monitor the purity of the genital organs, or in the area of ​​the enlarged sebaceous glands can be brought infection and then there will be real pustular rash. In fact, it is the same as that of acne vulgaris on the face, to cope with such an eruption will help the doctor-dermatologist.

In adolescence comes as maturing pearl glands, which are located on the edge of the glans penis and outwardly representing small jagged ridges of pink. Pearl gland attached to the edges of the glans penis an uneven appearance, but it is also the norm.

But often a rash on the penis may be a sign of infection, sexually transmitted disease, allergies or skin diseases.

The rash on the penis caused by syphilis

Rash at various genital infections may have very different views, depending on the type of pathogen. By law, the most dangerous sexually transmitted disease syphilis is considered. This infection can cause the appearance of various rashes in different periods of the disease. Thus, the primary syphilis is characterized by the appearance on the place of introduction of the infection (this is often the head of the penis), so-called chancre. First (three - four weeks after the dubious sexual contact), it looks like a spot, then a nodule that splits in the middle to form ulcers with hard edges, absolutely painless. Sores runs alone two months later.

But then on the skin of the entire body, including the penis appears blotchy or slightly rising rash (papules), which also does not hurt and does not itch, so it may not be noticed. This rash may appear and disappear within three - four years - is secondary syphilis.

Finally, with tertiary syphilis on the penis may appear bumps, which break down in the middle to form small ulcers or erosions, which remain after healing scars.

The rash on the penis caused by other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

The rash on the penis may be caused by infection or any other sexually transmitted, but most often it is a manifestation of thrush - a fungal disease caused by the fungus Candida. In this case, the head of the penis appears red rash Red rash: it speaks volumes   in the form of small spots and papules, white curd plaque and severe itching. In this case, treatment is prescribed potivogribkovymi preparations.

At the head of the penis may appear small blisters, itchy and very painful. Bubbles and transparent, or with bloody contents, they burst, forming Moisture, and then dry in the crust. These are the elements of genital herpes. Unfortunately, the herpes virus is completely removed from the body is not possible. But it is really to make sure that the disease does not give exacerbations. Herpes antiviral treatment requires a long, combined with the strengthening of the immune system.

The rash on the penis as a manifestation of allergic and skin diseases

This rash may appear, for example, after the application of the new facility for showering or other cosmetics. In this case, the head of the penis may appear at first redness and significant swelling, and then bubble rash (contact dermatitis). This rash can be like a rash while genital herpes, it is possible to understand only after laboratory testing. In any case, you should start with a dermatologist.

In atopic (congenital allergic) dermatitis on the head of the penis may appear rash of dense, dry, itchy bumps. Finally, an allergic rash Allergic rash: manifestation   at the head of the penis may occur as a reaction to a certain food or medication.

Perhaps rash on the penis and certain skin diseases such as psoriasis. This rash looks like a pink and brownish plaque with sharp edges, slightly scaly. They can cause itching, and may not cause any sensations.

Whatever rash Rash: Classification - primary and secondary elements   It does not appear on the penis, to clarify the diagnosis need to address to the dermatologist, who can put the final diagnosis and treatment only after laboratory testing.

Galina Romanenko

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