White pimples on the penis - how to get rid of them?

general characteristics

A rash on the head of the penis is one of the external symptoms of a number of pathological processes provoked by endogenous factors or infectious agents. White or red rashes have a different character (tubercles, watery blisters, erosions). In addition to structural changes in the skin, hyperemia, itching, and pain appear.

Rash on the head can make it difficult to urinate and ejaculate.

Primary pathological elements of the rash occur in patches and are localized in the following areas:

• head;
• whisk;
• coronal sulcus;

• foreskin;
• external opening of the urethra.

As the activity of provoking factors worsens, secondary morphological elements appear, which grow and form continuous conglomerates, covering the entire surface of the penis.

Preventive measures

In order to never encounter such a problem as acne in the genital area, it is necessary to approach cleanliness issues correctly - even unsuitable hygiene products can provoke an allergic reaction or irritation. Sometimes a rash occurs due to poor-quality lubrication during sexual intercourse, then the product should be replaced with another, hypoallergenic one.

If a pimple has already appeared, it should not be squeezed out or treated with questionable methods; it is advisable to exclude intimate relationships for several days. If the rash remains for a long time and there is a tendency for it to increase, there is no need to waste time - the doctor will help you understand the existing pathology.

Any infectious lesions of the genital area are often associated with a general, weakened state of health, so it doesn’t hurt to think about how to strengthen it with the help of healthy foods and physical activity.

Treatment of the rash

A rash on the penis, regardless of origin, needs treatment. Rashes can be treated in several ways, which are selected depending on the nature of the disease. The main methods include:

• hygiene procedures;
• drug treatment;
• surgical intervention.

Prevention of provoking diseases can reduce the likelihood of recurrence of rashes.

Hygiene procedures

To prevent irritation caused by stagnation of smegma from developing into a chronic inflammatory process, it is necessary to carefully remove the lubricant. The essence of hygiene procedures is to wash away the smegma that has accumulated between the head and foreskin. If the foreskin fits tightly, it must be pulled back until the head and coronal groove are completely exposed.

A minor rash caused by uncomfortable clothing or hot weather does not require treatment.

Hygienic procedures are performed daily, using intimate hygiene products. Obese people can additionally use antiseptic and drying agents.

Underwear plays an important role, which also needs to be changed daily for fresh ones. It is recommended to wear loose panties made from natural fabrics.

Treatment of phimosis

Phimosis and paraphimosis, which are characterized by a tight fit of the foreskin, make hygiene procedures difficult. Phimosis is treated using several methods:

1. Limited masturbation
   . Stretching the foreskin is performed manually by exposing the head during incomplete masturbation and urination. Stretching of the foreskin can be done by spreading fingers inserted into the preputial sac or by using a silicone retractor ring that fixes the glans in an exposed state.

2. Drug treatment
   . Treatment of phimosis is performed locally, using glucocorticosteroid ointments (clobetasol, betamethasone). Glucocorticoids relieve swelling, inflammation and rashes, facilitating gentle stretching. Antiseptics are also used that destroy microbes on the surface of the skin.
3. Surgical intervention
   . Pathological formation or growth of the foreskin requires surgery for complete or partial excision of the foreskin. The operation is known as circumcision.

Phimosis is a reversible pathology and responds well to treatment. In case of relapse, a repeated treatment complex is carried out.

Treatment of venereal rash

Rashes caused by sexually transmitted diseases are treated only in accordance with the recommendations of a venereologist. The doctor makes a diagnosis, establishes the type of pathology and selects the appropriate type of conservative treatment. The therapeutic plan for the treatment of infectious and viral STDs contains a number of drugs:

• antibiotics (antimicrobial) drugs for oral, intramuscular, intravenous or infusion administration (Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Ofloxacin);

• antiviral drugs (Acyclovir, Interferon);
• antiseptics and disinfectants for external use (Chlorhexidine, Betadine);
• glucocorticoids for systemic therapy (Advantan, Sinaflan).

It is prohibited to use medications on your own if you have sexually transmitted diseases, since some of them can not suppress bacteria, but cause the development of superinfection.

Medicines for rashes

Treatment of male candidiasis is carried out through the complex use of antifungal drugs. For oral administration, Fluconazole, Pimafucin or other antifungal tablets that are effective against Candida fungi are prescribed. Clotrimazole ointment is prescribed externally. To successfully suppress thrush, treatment must be completed together with your partner.

For allergic rashes, the treatment plan consists of taking antihistamines.

Depending on the degree of sensitization, a rash on the genitals is treated as follows:

• a single oral dose of an antihistamine;
• course intake of antiallergic drugs or glucocorticoids.

External application of anti-inflammatory or corticoid ointments helps to localize morphological elements.

Causes of ulcers

The most common reasons are presented below.

Table. What causes a groin rash:

Diagnosis of the disease

The appearance of a rash on the penis in most cases indicates the presence of a pathological process occurring in the body. There are several types of rashes:

• non-pathological rash, often appears with insufficient hygiene of the genital organs;
• pathological rashes occur as a concomitant symptom of inflammatory, infectious and fungal diseases;

• vmorphological elements can also be a consequence of an allergic reaction.

A pathological rash localized in the urethra and accompanied by discharge allows partial diagnosis of the presence of an infectious disease. Most often, the provoking factors of such symptoms are sexually transmitted diseases. If there is a rash, burning and itching in the perineum, mandatory specialized treatment is required.

White plaque on the penis: possible diseases

White plaque on the penis accompanies balanitis, provoked by an exacerbation of psoriasis. Skin pathology has no clear cause and is considered irreversible. When relapsed, psoriatic plaques can affect the genitals, causing inflammation.

White plaque on the penis and itching of the genitals are not uncommon with diabetes. The disease is characterized by metabolic disorders, failure of the production of the hormone insulin or insulin resistance. A diabetic's urine contains glucose, which irritates the head of the penis when urinating. As a result, balanoposthitis develops.

Curdled discharge on the penis occurs due to candidiasis (thrush) of non-infectious origin - increased activity of fungi of the genus Candida. Disturbance of microflora balance occurs against the background of:

• weakened immune status;
• prolonged psycho-emotional overload;
• incorrect antibiotic therapy;
• intoxication (including alcohol);
• systematic contact of the genitals with synthetic fabrics;
• unbalanced diet;
• failure of metabolic processes.

Candidiasis is transmitted sexually if a woman has progressive thrush.

A separate category consists of sexually transmitted diseases. Infection occurs through unprotected intimate contact with an infected partner. Redness of the penis and a white coating are among the symptoms of most sexually transmitted infections.

STDs and pathogens

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease. Its main cause is infection with a causative virus that belongs to the smallpox group. This virus can only cause the disease in humans, so molluscum contagiosum is an anthroponosis. Animals cannot be a source of infection, since they are neither carriers nor suffer from this disease.

Treatment of molluscum contagiosum is carried out only in case of reduced immunity, absence of regression of rashes, and also with a high viral load. At the initial stage, observing the skin elements for six months is sufficient, since after this time they can regress on their own.

How to treat?

With a normal immune system, such acne disappears in 2-24 months. Drug treatment is aimed at strengthening the immune system.

It is also possible to perform an operation, which may include:

• cryodestruction;
• electrocoagulation;
• excision.

Video - Treatment of molluscum contagiosum

According to the place of manifestation

Pimples differ not only in appearance and the reasons that led to their formation, but also in location. Depending on the location of the formation of the rash, special therapy may be carried out, requiring special medications and acne removal techniques. The most dangerous and difficult to diagnose are pimples located on the labia minora and in the vagina.

Pimple on the small lip in women

photo of a pimple on the labia minora in women
Pimples on the labia minora can appear due to the influence of various factors:

• failure to comply with personal hygiene measures;
• abuse of soap during hygiene procedures, which leads to dryness of the epithelium, irritation of tissues and cracks in the skin through which bacteria penetrate;
• herpetic eruptions primarily affect the mucous membranes, which means that quite often they form watery pimples on the labia minora;
• Venereal diseases can also provoke the formation of acne of various types on the labia minora.

If a pimple bothers you, causes itching, burning, or peeling, then you will need the help of a qualified specialist, since it is almost impossible to determine the type of rash on the sebaceous labia from a photo from the Internet.

Vaginal rash

A rash in the vagina is detected during an examination by a gynecologist. This problem is serious and requires careful study and treatment in the future. As a rule, a rash in the vagina in women is formed due to:

1. Inflammatory processes of the Bartholin gland, which is localized at the entrance to the vagina. The causes of inflammation can be a history of gonorrhea, mycoplasmosis and trichomoniasis.
2. A pimple in the vagina is not a simple formation, but can be a boil on the labia or a carbuncle. The reasons for the formation of such growths can be a vaginal cyst, paraurethritis and urethral diverticulum.
3. Herpes virus infection, condylomas and even molluscum contagiosum can be located in the vagina. These diseases are transmitted primarily through sexual contact, which means it is necessary to avoid unprotected sexual intercourse.

There are quite a few types and causes of acne in the vagina. When a formation is detected, diagnosis and treatment should be carried out exclusively by a specialist. For treatment, specific therapy with antibacterial drugs of local and systemic action, immune-supporting treatment is used, and antiseptics are also used.

About “non-troubling” acne

In some cases, hair follicles—light, dense dots—are mistaken for a rash. But these are completely natural objects of subsequent hair growth, so there is no need to worry or carefully study them.

Acne is also confused with the sebaceous glands, which are hypertrophied in the groin due to thicker skin (when compared with other areas).

Such glands look striking and are easy to notice. If they really interfere, they can be easily eliminated by maintaining personal hygiene, using antibacterial agents and special vitamins. But squeezing out intimate abscesses is strictly not recommended!

How to treat?

Inflamed glands produce ulcers, the color of which can vary from light pink to red.

To treat these ulcers, fairly simple methods are used. First, the skin is thoroughly washed with soap and, as soon as it dries, one of the following procedures is performed.

1. Uses of iodine
   . A piece of cotton wool is soaked in iodine and applied to the pimple for ten minutes. This way the abscess will mature faster.

2. Vishnevsky ointment
   . This remedy is most popular in the fight against acne and boils. Ichthyol ointment is also used. Hydrogen peroxide: antiseptic and drying effect. The entire affected intimate area is treated 2-3 times a day.
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3. Aloe juice
   . It is able to heal purulent formations in just a few days. The leaf of the plant is opened and applied to the groin for three or four days, a plaster is used for fixation. Soon the skin will recover and get rid of the abscess.

Let us note once again that you should not squeeze out intimate pimples. This is allowed only if the abscesses are fully mature. After emptying the gland from its contents, it must be disinfected.

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