Rashes on the glans penis - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.
The appearance of a rash in the region of the glans penis may be a sign of some cutaneous, infectious or venereal diseases, as well as of any allergic process.
A special place among them is occupied by those diseases that are transmitted sexually( venereal), because often only the rash at first can be the only manifestation of the venereal disease. Below we consider the most dangerous and common diseases, which are manifested by a rash on the head of a sexual member.
Diseases accompanied by a rash on the head of the penis
The appearance of rashes in the form of red dots or spots on the glans penis may be a symptom of balanoposthitis - inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin. It can be caused by both sexually transmitted infection and allergy.
With genital warts , a rash can appear on the head in the form of outgrowths and tubercles of corporal or pink color, its surface can be smooth or bumpy, the dimensions may be different, in time they may increase in size. This disease is caused by papillomavirus infection. From other symptoms - this rash may be located in the area of the body of the penis or scrotum and provoke discharge from the head and itching. Treat papillomas by removal in various ways.
With syphilis , the rash may look like this: a deep, small painless sore( chancre) that will have a shiny flat bottom and dense edges, and it occurs 10 to 90 days after sexual contact with syphilis. Not only on the head, but also throughout the body, a small pink rash that occurs one to four months after the appearance of chancra with untreated treatment means that the second stage of syphilis has come. With this rash, you need a special antibacterial treatment.
With contact dermatitis , a rash appears on the head of red, and there is also swelling in the genitals. The causes of contact dermatitis is irritation of the penis with cosmetic products( soaps, gels and other products) or latex( condoms).
When candidiasis( thrush) on the head will be a red rash in the form of spots, they can be painful and itchy, sometimes formed a touch of curdled nature.
To which doctor should I contact if there is a rash on the head of the penis
When such a rash appears, as well as any other, it is necessary to immediately consult a urologist or a venereologist, and the sooner, the better. Especially if there are common manifestations, such as an increase in body temperature or increased inguinal lymph nodes.