Rash on glans penis

The health of sexual organs important for each person. Any changes on the skin of the penis including rash on his head and the appearance of the uncomfortable and frightening, without a doubt, every man.

Therefore, any representative of a strong half of mankind it is important to know what factors predispose to the appearance of this symptom, and what diseases should consider first.

Rash on glans penis

A man’s penis is covered with skin, consists of:

• cavernous bodies, which abundantly krovosnabjaemah;
• the urethra (end of the division of the urethra);
• head.

The penis has many nerve endings, which predetermine the orgasm. However, in the pathological process accompanied by a rash, it is the nerve endings and cause intense pain.

Causes of a rash on the head of the penis

Causes of a rash on the penis men are extremely varied and not always associated with sexually transmitted diseases as suggested by many patients. Therefore, the appearance of such a symptom is not need to panic. But on the other hand, the postponement of the visit to the doctor-urologist or dermatologist is not the right decision. Everything should be done in a timely manner – you notice a rash, go the next day to the doctor.

The main reasons which lead to the appearance of the rash in men are:

1. Inflammation of the glans penis caused by bacteria. Develops on the background of micro-lesions of the mucosal surface, which are opportunistic pathogens. This leads to the inflammation of the glans penis (balanoposthitis). In this case, do not blame your partner in your problem. In the case of activation of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, which inhabit every man on the genitals. The appearance of the rash, they result in the reduction of local immunity.
2. Fungal infection of the mucous the penis. It is worth considering that the development of candidiasis in men is rarer than women. The most common cause of this is Candida, which are and normally inhabit the genital tract. The appearance of the rash they cause only with reduced immunity as a result of General infections, vitamin deficiencies, violations of rules of hygiene of the penis, etc.
3. The true venereal disease caused by specific bacteria, protozoa and viruses transmitted exclusively through sexual contact. It is 5 pathologies: syphilis, gonorrhea, donovans, chancroid and venereal lymphogranulomatosis. However, unlike conventional infectious lesions, causative agents of venereal pathology lead to the formation of the typical rash and other accompanying symptoms. Such infections can lead to serious complications that affect not only the genitals, but also other systems of the human body.
4. Conventionally sexually transmitted bacterial infections – these are diseases that are transmitted predominantly sexually transmitted, but there are other (more rare). These include Mycoplasma, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. Infection occurs from an infected partner.
5. Conventionally, a sexually transmitted viral infection, among which the most relevant human papilloma virus, genital warts, penile herpes. They lead to the defeat of the mucosa of the penis and the skin of the penis, causing a characteristic rash, the formation of growths on the skin that can be accompanied by very strong pain. However, they are often asymptomatic, and it is their perfidy. Man becomes infected from a sexual partner.
6. Allergic rash on the head of the penis is fairly common, based on an atypical immune system reaction to contact allergens in the body. The causal factors can be:

• contact heads with new underwear or traces of chemicals used for washing clothes;
• the use of new hygiene products;
• the use of allergenic cosmetics partner. The head of the penis during sex, touching the genitals of women, which has direct contact with traces of motor vehicles that are used by the partner. They can cause allergic reactions;
• the use of condoms. Rare, but allergic skin rashes may occur due to contact with latex – the material from which condoms are made. Especially, the probability of appearance of such rashes when using condoms with different flavors.

We should distinguish between the rash from irritation of the glans by mechanical friction on underwear etc. In this case, does not require any specific treatment. It is sufficient to change the underwear more comfortable. It is important to prevent in this case, wearing panties made of synthetic materials – replace them with linen from natural fabrics. People who have undergone surgery for the removal of the foreskin, due to the fact that the head more contact with the fabric, the risk of such a rash is much higher.

To determine the cause of the rash on the skin and mucosa of the penis of the doctor it is important to know not only the antecedent circumstances, but also the associated symptoms that often indicate some kind of pathology of the male genital organs.

Clinical symptoms of rash on the glans penis

Considering the specifics of different diseases, which may be accompanied by a rash on the penis, your doctor may suggest the most likely diagnosis and tailored it to make further diagnostic search, which either disprove or confirm them.

Rash on the head of the penis within a condition may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

• itching;
• erosions and ulcers;
• bubbles;
• pain and cramps during urination.

Taking into account the accompanying symptoms and characteristics of the rash on the penis following options:

1. White rash on the penis. The white color of lesions indicates the absence of typical inflammation of the mucous membrane. Most often it is a sign of the beginning of the growth of genital warts and warts on the glans penis. In some cases, the white lesions can be mistaken excretory ducts of the glands frenulum of the glans penis, which create a special secret to moisturize the mucous membrane of the body.
2. Red rash on the head. It is inflammatory in nature and can be a symptom of many pathologies. Depending on the shape, size, and tendency to merge the following options:

• a single rash on the background of inflammation of the head – a sign of balanoposthitis;
• characteristic painless ulcer indicates syphilis;
• rash in patches with typical cheesy discharge is a sign of candidiasis, etc.

3. Small rash on the head of the penis – most often it is the result of irritation due to direct mechanical impacts (e.g., direct contact with underwear). However, when this rash is in the nature of bubbles that merge into a single focus, causing a pronounced discomfort and pain, most likely, the man develops genital herpes.
4. Allergic rash on the head, characterized by a sensation of intense itching. It looks like a small point, unwilling to merge with chaotic arrangement.
5. Rash in the form of bubbles is the most characteristic sexual herpes. Such bubbles independently opened with allocation of clear liquid. A typical sign of this disease is the accompanying itching, characterized by a significant intensity.
6. Pain and itching when urinating in combination with purulent discharge from the urethra (the urethra) on the background of the rash on the head of a sexual member often shows about sexually transmitted diseases – gonorrhea, chlamydia etc.

Rash on the glans penis, which is subjective almost not worried man, often indicates a mild inflammatory or allergic process. For moderate and severe rashes capture a large area of the mucosa, tend to merge and can disrupt the General condition of the men.

Diagnosis of diseases rash

Identify pathology that led to rashes on the head of the penis, begins with conversation and visiting the doctor, urologist or dermatologist. This is an important stage of diagnosing any disease of the reproductive system as it specialist, through questioning the patient may reveal associated symptoms and to link them together and also to visually evaluate the rash to determine its form.

Often to the exclusion of venereal pathology the doctor prescribes taking a smear from the urethra, as well as the blood test for Wasserman. Allergic reactions are diagnosed on the basis of identified contacts with new linen or chemical compounds contained in cosmetic and hygienic means. To be sure that we are talking about the allergic rash on the glans penis, eliminate all common infections and conducting a study on the level of immunoglobulin E in the blood of the patient against certain substances.

Rash on the head of the penis may be secondary in nature, i.e. to develop in response to inflammation in the urethra. So the program of examination of such patients necessarily includes General clinical analysis of urine. The fence material is produced only after a careful toilet of the penis, to exclude impurities in the urine.

Treatment of rashes to the penis

Therapy rashes on the glans penis, of course, depends on the cause of their development. The treatment of such diseases is mainly engaged in skin and venereal diseases. Sometimes, it also requires consultation with a urologist (in cases where infection affects not only the head of the penis, but also other organs of the genitourinary system). in severe allergies without specialist can not do.

Conditionally-pathogenic microbes and fungal diseases. To correct applied solutions and ointment for the rash on the tip of my penis that contain antiseptics and antifungal (antifungals) means, for example, Miramistin, Chlorhexidine, and others. Often these ointments antiseptics is recommended to use not only for therapeutic purposes but also as a prophylactic. They protect bacterial and sexually transmitted diseases in situations where there is a risk of infection (unprotected sex, a hot public bath, etc.). The duration of the course of treatment is 7 to 14 days. If it be neglected, then the probability of generalization (spreading) of the infection throughout the body further weakening the immune system.

Bacterial infections: gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia. Treated with antibacterial medications (Ceftriaxone, Azithromycin, Penicillin and other) under the special scheme. The choice of antibiotic depends on the isolated pathogens. Compulsory control treatment results (assigned appropriate laboratory studies). This allows you to answer the question of whether sexual eliminated the infection completely, or you want a continuation of the policy prima products. For example, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis require a short course of treatment (literally 1-3 days), and syphilis, antibiotics for several weeks, which is not always a guarantee of recovery. Ignoring the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases leads to damage not only the reproductive system but also other organs, which can cause infertility, serious infectious processes and even fatal (for example, the syphilitic lesions of the brain).

Virus infection. The treatment of these diseases is an extremely difficult task, since the action of antiviral drugs is very limited. Just herpes infection is treatment, eliminating the cause, namely, the reproduction of herpes viruses. Such drugs cannot destroy the causal agents, they only suppress the formation of new viral particles. Genital herpes, causing severe pain in the region of the lesions, treated with special antiviral drugs (Herpevir, Acyclovir, etc.) in the form of tablets and ointments. Therapy of this disease requires a long course of treatment with these drugs (about several months). It is worth considering that such diseases are quite easily spread sexually to other partners. Therefore, in the process of destroying pathogenic microbes require mutual treatment with simultaneous use of condoms.

HPV and genital warts. Resulting from human papillomavirus infection, only treat immune-stimulating drugs. Medicine direct action to fight the human papillomavirus has not yet been invented. If the background of such infections develop cosmetic defects (growths), for their removal using radiowave, elektrokoagulyatsii and laser methods.

Allergic rash on the penis. For the treatment are hormonal and non-hormonal drugs. Their choice depends on the severity of the process. So, at the easy course you can do without hormones, and in severe – they are vital. The gravity also affects the way drug administration – topical treatment (ointments, creams and gels) are shown for a single not drain the lesions. Typically, this use of ointment with prednisone, hydrocortisone, and analogues. The duration of its application is usually 5-7 days.

Prevention of the rash on the penis

Effective measures aimed at preventing the development of rashes on the glans penis include:

1. Personal hygiene men. Features of the structure of the foreskin, covering the head and forming a kind of pocket, lead to the accumulation of secretion, which can develop infection. Regular washing of the penis head in the shower with any non-corrosive gel or soap ensures the prevention of the development of balanoposthitis. For men who have circumcised the foreskin hygiene wash should be regular. However, in comparison with men who had not been circumcised, they have less risk of development of infectious processes.
2. Use male or female condoms during casual sex acts. Condoms are a proven means of prevention of many sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV and hepatitis (b and C).
3. Avoidance of casual sex. It should be noted that the ingress of infectious agents (including sexually transmitted) can occur not only during vaginal, but also oral and anal sex. But viruses and bacteria are in the hands of a random partner, can lead to balanoposthitis. Therefore it is very important not to have a messy love life and test yourself and partner for a variety of infections, especially latent.
4. The use of lubricants (artificial lubricant) during intercourse. They prevent rash on penis after sex, is associated with mechanical irritation.
5. The exception is swimming in questionable rivers, lakes and a long stay in salt water. All this may not only irritate, but to provoke any infection on the head of the penis.
6. The rejection of spicy, sour and very salty foods during the period of inflammation of the glans penis and urethra. The products of metabolism excreted in the urine, will further irritate the mucous membranes of the body.
7. Limiting contact of the mucosa of the penis with allergens careful choice of underwear (cotton recommended, not synthetic), funds for intimate hygiene, etc.
8. Timely diagnosis and regular screening for the presence in the body of sexually transmitted infections and those that affect the genital tract and a long time to occur hidden.