A rash on the head may be a signal of the onset of a serious illness. In children and adults, the occurrence of irritation on the skin has different reasons, so treatment should be selected taking into account age.
Rash in adults
Depending on the nature of the manifestation and associated symptoms, a red rash on the head may indicate
following:
Sexual infection is usually thrush. There is a rash, itching, burning, white flakes on the foreskin and the glans penis. Thrush is transmitted primarily through sexual contact, but can also occur after bathing in a dirty pond or using various drugs.
Sexually transmitted diseases - syphilis, gonorrhea and others begin with irritation on the skin of the genital organs. Large pimples gradually cover the foreskin, causing great discomfort. Treatment should be started immediately, before the infection has passed into a more serious form.
Allergy - a rash on the head sometimes appears with an allergic reaction. Irritation does not cause inconvenience and passes quickly enough after taking antihistamines.
Genital herpes - the presence of this disease is indicated by small vesicles filled with fluid, sores and erosion. The disease manifests itself suddenly and has a duration of 5 to 7 days if appropriate treatment has been carried out. If the man does not take any measures, then the vesicles turn into very painful sores, causing pain and burning, especially when urinating.
Any rash on the head should be eliminated in a timely manner, otherwise the man has to stop having sex for a while . In serious diseases, sexual function is impaired - an erection is lost, the ability to become sexually aroused, frequent and painful urination appears .
Head rash in children
In children, as a rule, a rash on the genitals is not a sign of the disease. In most cases, the parents are to blame for the rash. Irritation on the baby’s tender skin can occur from many factors:
- The use of diapers is the most common reason. In a disposable diaper, the baby’s skin does not breathe at all, but it is under the influence of material that can cause allergies. If the rash on the genitals is large-scale, affecting not only the head, but also the foreskin, testicles and anus, it is recommended to change the brand of the diaper. And the best thing is to refuse it altogether in order to quickly eliminate irritation and prevent its reappearance.
Poor hygiene - a child, regardless of gender, needs to be washed daily without soap. The remains of urine, dust are clogged into the foreskin, into the opening of the genital organ, causing severe irritation and discomfort.
A head rash in children does not require specialized treatment. In most cases, parents can cope with the disease at home, on their own. If home remedies and baby creams do not bring success, then you need to visit a doctor. Sometimes, adult diseases can occur in children of any age.