Men and boys are often worried about symptoms of an intimate nature, in which the genital area is affected by a rash in the form of small acne. Rarely, anyone takes such manifestations seriously and is examined by a dermatologist. Meanwhile, pimples on the penis can be a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, you can not let the state drift. From this article you will learn about the causes of acne on the penis and the most effective ways to treat them.
Description of the problem
Dermatologists, urologists and venereologists often come across complaints of rashes in the genital area. The causes of such symptoms can be very different. Pimples on the penis occur in men of different ages - both in young men and in people of advanced age. The causes of this kind of problems can be both generally innocent (decreased immunity, lack of vitamins), and quite serious (inflammatory processes and sexually transmitted diseases). Whatever the reason in your particular case, it is better to play it safe and visit a doctor (dermatologist, urologist or venereologist).
If the rashes do not cause unpleasant sensations - do not itch, do not itch and bleed - this is not a guarantee that they are harmless and do not threaten with complications.
Types of rashes
Comedon is the easiest option. It is a pimple 1 mm high. Its characteristic feature is a black dot in the center. Comedon is easily cleaned when trying to squeeze it yourself. But it’s better not to do this - there is a high risk of infection, this can lead to an abscess.
Subcutaneous adipose usually occurs on the body of the penis. This is a blockage of the ducts with a greasy secretion. It occurs due to insufficient hygiene and unclean sexual intercourse. The subcutaneous wen does not give way to extrusion, sometimes it can cause pain and itching to its owner. This type of rash is safe. To get rid of it, it is enough to properly observe the hygiene of the genitals on an ongoing basis.
Milium (millet) - tiny pimples, which many men often take for the manifestation of sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, they are completely harmless, never cause pain or itching. To get rid of milia, it is enough to properly observe the genital hygiene on a regular basis.
Rashes indicating an inflammatory process
The main difference between acne caused by inflammatory processes is redness on a swelling or in the form of a halo around the focus. Here is a classification of such rashes:
- papule (is essentially a normal rash, but at the same time brings the owner discomfort and a desire to constantly comb the affected area);
- pustule or abscess (it can also be a manifestation of furunculosis - in order to distinguish these processes from each other, an internal consultation of a dermatologist is necessary);
- knot (represents a large red eel, very painful when pressed);
- cyst (grows deep inside the skin, often has a liquid or purulent filling);
- a furuncle (patients often confuse it with a pustule and try to squeeze it out on their own - in no case should this be done).
The main reasons for the appearance
The most common triggering factors:
- lack of hygiene: occasional hand washing, toilet violations, washing the penis without soap, using dirty towels;
- frequent changes of sexual partners can lead to serious problems, in comparison with which innocent comedones and small pimples on the penis seem to be "flowers";
- low immunity of the body - resistance to infections is almost zero;
- some chronic diseases of the prostate and urethra;
- unsuccessful hair depilation and ingrown hairs into the skin;
- microtrauma and irritation from an improperly selected care product.
Hair follicle inflammation
If the infection has not joined and furunculosis has not begun, then the inflammation of the hair follicles leads to small white pimples on the penis. An inflammatory reaction can occur as a result of a number of external influences. If timely preventative measures are taken, it is safe.
- The defect itself looks like a pimple around a hair with reddening at the borders and white filling.
- In some cases, with inflammation of the hair follicle, pain occurs when pressure is applied to a pimple.
- A frequently occurring pathology indicates a general low immunity of the body. With its increase, such pimples will leave the owner.
As a prevention and treatment, it is recommended to drink a course of fortifying vitamins and dietary supplements. Watch your diet: it should have enough protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates. Of the ointments and creams, pharmacy Solkoseril, Bepanten and other skin-soothing agents with anti-inflammatory effects are good.
Why do small white pimples jump up?
Small white pimples on the penis are of two types, and the reasons for their appearance are different:
- Osteofolliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicle with subsequent suppuration. Unlike harmless ingrown hairs or simple inflammation of the follicles, this process is accompanied by suppuration. If ostiofolliculitis is not treated on time, it can go into extensive furunculosis.
- If such rashes appeared on the head, then with a high degree of probability it can be argued about hormonal failure. In rare cases, thrush can manifest itself in this way. With sudden changes in free testosterone, the appearance of acne on the glans penis is characteristic. They usually do not cause pain. When a stable hormonal background returns, they disappear by themselves.
Treatment for white acne in the genital area
In the case of ostiofolliculitis, it is necessary to use antibacterial ointments and compresses that can stretch the pus. "Tetracycline" ointment, "Levomekol" is perfect. Alternative remedies for pimples on the skin of a penis are also effective (the most popular of them is applying to the problem area of the baked onion).
For any manipulation of purulent pimples on the penis, it is necessary to strictly observe the rule of clean hands! You can not try to squeeze out pus on your own. In most cases, this leads to infection. Ideally, simply smear the affected area of the genitals with pharmaceuticals and, putting on clean linen, go to bed. Already after a couple of weeks of such therapy, there should not be a trace of the manifestations of ostiofolliculitis. If the symptoms do not subside - you must consult a doctor.
Manifestations of thrush
There is an opinion that thrush and similar fungal diseases of the genital organs are characteristic only for women. It is a myth. Men of any age are just as susceptible to the manifestation of thrush, and one of its main symptoms in the male is white pimples on the head of the penis.
Men are less susceptible to this disease than women, because Candida mushrooms tend to be excreted through the urethra simultaneously with urine. These bacteria are reluctant to take root in the male body due to a different hormonal status.
The fungus begins its journey through the body with candida urethritis, which multiplies within 10-20 days. Its first symptoms: itching, white curdled discharge. Often there are small, white, painful pimples around the urethra. In some, they pass after the stage of candidal urethritis, and in some cases they begin to spread over the entire surface of the genital organs.
Treatment of thrush in men
The key to therapy is to start treatment as early as possible. The more neglected the condition, the more difficult it will be to eradicate the candida from the body.
The most effective ointments from thrush, which have anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and analgesic effects. These are Solcoseryl, Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole. Their use in literally an hour will remove the swelling from the penis, stop the discharge, and itch. After a week of regular use of ointments, pimples on the penis will go away.
But the ointment cannot rid the body of the cause of the spread and reduction of bacteria. For this reason, it is advisable to use special drugs and pills that kill the fungus in parallel. These are "Fluconazole", "Flucostat", "Diflucan", "Natamycin", "Itraconazole". It is extremely undesirable to prescribe pills for yourself. It is better to seek the advice of a dermatologist and, after analysis, drink the drug that is suitable specifically for your case.
Herpes as a cause of rashes
Very often a situation arises when pimples appeared on the penis simultaneously with the release of substance from the urethra. The most common cause is the herpes virus. It is activated during periods of chronic fatigue, stress, and after serious illness, surgery, and antibiotic courses.
It is quite simple to get rid of herpes: it is enough to drink a course of Acyclovir tablets or similar in pharmacological effect. After a week of such therapy, all patients forget to think about acne on the head of the penis. If the symptoms do not go away, then this is not about herpes. In this case, you need to consult a dermatologist.
Untreated genital herpes can spread to the inner thighs and the area of the skin around the anus. Then erosion occurs, it is often possible to attach a secondary bacterial infection. For her, in the genital area, there are favorable conditions: heat, humidity and damaged skin surface.
Red small pimples
With red pimples on the penis, allergies to foods and medicines, urticaria, and prickly heat are most often associated. Think about it: did you have to eat a lot of citrus fruits, freshly squeezed juices, new drugs in the last week? These are the most common causes of an allergic red rash on the penis.
Wearing tight underwear made from synthetic materials is a common cause of sweating in men. This condition is characterized by itching in the genital area and a scattering of tiny red pimples all over the surface of the penis.
The treatment of most conditions in which various abscesses and acne occurred on the genitals is carried out by a dermatologist and urologist. In some cases, you also have to come for a visit to a venereologist.
Treatment of urticaria in the genital area
If these few rules become a habit, then you can forget about the manifestation of urticaria in the genital area for a long time:
- Wear linen made from 100% natural materials: cotton, linen. An admixture of synthetics in almost all, regardless of gender and age, provokes the development of urticaria and prickly heat.
- Sometimes rashes may appear due to individual allergic reactions to latex. In this case, it is necessary to replace contraceptives and for some time to abandon the use of intimate lubricants.
- Regularly drink a high-quality vitamin-mineral complex to strengthen immunity and prevent skin from responding to the slightest irritants.
- It is strictly forbidden to have sex in unsanitary conditions. This can lead not only to urticaria and rashes of unknown origin, but also to sexually transmitted diseases.
Using folk methods
From pimples on the head of a penis, the means of traditional medicine that have been used for centuries are very effective.
Here are the most popular ones:
- Washing the genitals with icy spring water. In modern conditions, it can be replaced with melted ice from the freezer.
- Wipe the affected areas with black radish juice: it has anti-inflammatory properties. Be careful with this method: it can cause an allergic reaction and severe swelling!
- Make compresses from infusion of calendula. This herb can be bought in any pharmacy in powdered dry form. It has an excellent calming effect on the skin of even the most intimate places. It relieves itching, burning and pain. Compress can not be left longer than thirty minutes - this can lead to skin irritation and swelling.
- Castor oil - lubricate the problem area of the penis before bedtime. Then put on clean linen (the oil may leave yellow spots on it, which subsequently will be difficult to remove). Castor has a mild analgesic effect, moisturizes and smoothes the skin with regular use.