The skin of the male genital organs is thin and vulnerable. During puberty , the sebaceous glands work in the head area and under the bridle. The sebaceous glands enlarge and look like a white rash on the penis. Such manifestations do not require therapeutic intervention. Preventive measures come down to regular hygiene procedures to prevent infection. If you neglect cleanliness, the rash can become pustular in nature, requiring treatment by a dermatovenerologist.
Penile rash as a symptom of syphilis
First, a sore appears on the genitals, which does not attract attention either with pain, or itching, or burning. This is a chancre; it can be present on the organ painlessly for several weeks, without attracting the attention of a sick person. This is the first stage of a sexually transmitted disease.
The second stage begins after 1 or 2, or 3 months. During this time, pathogenic bacteria actively multiply in the body. In the end, a pink rash appears on the penis and throughout the body. After some time, the rash is converted to acne and boils. In the perineum, specific bumps are observed. A distinctive feature of syphilis symptoms is that the formations do not hurt and almost do not itch.
Rashes on the head as a symptom of balanoposthitis
Patient complaints of rashes in the form of red dots, small spots directly on the surface of the glans penis often indicate a diagnosis of balanoposthitis, that is, inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin. The disease is transmitted through sexual contact. In rare cases, balanoposthitis begins as an allergic reaction.
Rash on the penis as a symptom of papillomavirus infection
After infection of the body, venereal warts do not appear immediately. In the initial stage, microscopic spots are noticed. During the development of the disease, spots grow and turn into the form of warts. Warts can so tightly cover the skin of the penis that outwardly it will resemble a cauliflower. The growths extend to the trunk, to the entrance to the urethra. There are discharge, burning during urination or evacuation of feces.
Most often, a man as a carrier of the papilloma virus does not have information about his carrier status, because the infection behaves for the time being asymptomatic. Treatment will be successful only if both partners are treated.
Rash on the penis as a symptom of thrush
Infection occurs when the immune system is weakened and the presence of the herpes virus in the blood. Symptoms of candidiasis in men are manifested by a red rash in the form of spots on the head of the penis, there is a discharge of curd consistency. In addition, the man feels itching and burning, discomfort and pain when urinating. There are problems in sexual satisfaction. Even worse, if a man becomes an asymptomatic carrier of infection. All the time, the fungus undermines the male reproductive system, and the man is unaware of the impending problems.
Hygiene irritation
In some cases, sensitivity to certain components of hygiene or cosmetics develops. Soap, gel, intimate shampoo or cream cause rashes on the head with redness. There is a swelling of the genitals. In some individuals, latex, from which condoms are made, causes irritation.
Doctors attribute some rashes and discharge to the variants of the norm:
- smegma - discharge of sebaceous glands located in the foreskin;
- enlarged glands - “pearly ring” around the head of light nodules. Nodules are absolutely painless and do not cause the slightest inconvenience;
- Sebaceous cysts scare patients with only a complex name. This is not considered a disease, but just a cosmetic defect in the penis.
In any of the above cases, it is recommended to consult a specialist for advice.