November 3, 2020
When the head of the male organ becomes red and swollen, this is an inflammation called balanitis. When the foreskin is also involved in the process, the disease is called balanoposthitis. Redness is accompanied by itching, burning, pain when urinating, and sometimes mucus leaking from the urethra. The disease cannot be neglected; it can spread throughout the genitourinary system, provoke phimosis and lead to necrosis of the head.
Contact dermatitis
This type of disease occurs under the influence of an irritant. These include medications, certain foods, laundry detergents, cosmetics, condoms, underwear, and so on.
With contact dermatitis, the lump looks like a reddish bump, in the area of which there is itching.
This lump is not dangerous if treatment is started on time. If the infection is not eliminated, then a bacterial infection joins the disease.
Symptoms
Symptoms of this disease are:
- Peeling;
- Redness;
- Itching in the lump area;
- Edema.
Actions for redness of the glans in men: how to treat
The most dangerous tactic is to try to use any ointments or other medications yourself before consulting a doctor. In 90% of cases, this does not help, distorts test results, and makes them false negative. Until the causes are clarified and cured, you need to stop having sex.
When inflammation on the head of the penis does not go away after careful hygiene, changing linen or detergents, contact our clinic. At the Clinic Dr. AkNer you will receive all the necessary tests and expert advice.
Urologist, andrologist Akopyan Nerses Grigorievich.
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Cancer
A lump on the male genital organ can also be a cancerous tumor. The following types of cancer are distinguished:
- Papillary cancer;
- Nodular cancer;
- Ulcerative cancer.
Cancer looks different. Usually its shape is clear and its size is large.
Symptoms
Penile cancer has symptoms such as:
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- Burning;
- Pain appears during urination;
- Severe pain syndrome.
White coating on the penis after sex
Usually these are remnants of female genital lubricant. Discharge is suitable food for bacteria, so after sexual intercourse, be sure to wash the male organs and wipe dry.
Failure to comply with hygiene provokes the addition of infection and the onset of diseases:
- balanitis - inflammation of the skin;
- balanoposthitis - damage to the head and inner part of the foreskin;
- phimosis is a condition when, due to tissue swelling, it is difficult or impossible to expose the head of the genital organ;
- urethritis is the penetration of infection into the urinary canal, causing pain when urinating.
The transition to disease is caused by a decrease in immunity due to chronic diseases, hormonal problems, and diabetes. Urologists are often the first to detect hidden diabetes.
Treatment depends on the cause of the plaque and is prescribed after smear tests, PCR, and drug sensitivity cultures.
Mechanical injury
Perhaps the lump was formed due to a mechanical impact, which resulted in internal bleeding. The causes of such an injury can be: bruise, blow, unsuccessful sexual intercourse, clamping.
A small lump can be treated at home. In case of a large hematoma, specialist help is recommended to avoid sexual dysfunction.
Symptoms
Symptoms of mechanical injuries to the penis are as follows:
- Change in skin tone;
- Pain syndrome.
Causes of colliculitis and what causes prostatitis
Common causes of colliculitis:
- problems in sexual life: weak erection, inability to achieve orgasm, frequent masturbation;
- varicose veins of the small pelvis, causing congestion;
- sexual infections;
- traumatic injuries received during medical procedures: urethroscopy, catheterization.
Testosterone, the main male sex hormone, is of great importance for the male body. Testosterone and the prostate are connected, low testosterone with prostatitis is a common occurrence in the chronic form of the disease.
Therefore, problems with hormones and prostate diseases can be considered as factors predisposing to the development of colliculitis. If colliculitis develops, only a urologist andrologist can help.
Furunculosis
This disease occurs as a result of pseudofollicular and follicular complications. It occurs due to severe male sweating, pressure and friction in the area of the diseased neoplasia. Due to this, bacteria enter the formation. It turns red and irritation occurs. Visually, furunculosis on the penis looks like a lump-shaped seal. It can cause itching, pain and discomfort. Then pus appears in it. It can be eliminated through surgery, but it can also resolve on its own.
Symptoms
Symptoms of furunculosis on the penis include:
- Enlarged lymph nodes;
- Fever;
- Pain syndrome of a strong nature;
- Itching;
- Strong discomfort, pain.
Treatment methods
Almost all lumps on the penis are easy to treat. At the appointment, the doctor will listen to complaints, perform an external examination, and prescribe additional tests to ensure the diagnosis is correct.
In some cases, conservative treatment is indicated. The urologist prescribes drugs that interfere with collagen synthesis and have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Physiotherapy gives good results, but it is used more as an aid.
For atheroma and Peyronie's disease, surgical intervention is required, which is performed under local anesthesia. Treatment for cancer is always complex, usually including radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
The Andrologist03 clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment. Experienced specialists work here who will select effective treatment tactics. However, do not forget that timely treatment will allow you to quickly forget about discomfort and avoid complications. Don't delay your visit to the urologist!
Atheromas
Atheromas are cysts that arise from blocked sebaceous ducts. Their contours are smooth and clear. They are located in the pubic area and at the base of the male organ. They appear due to hormonal imbalance, sexually transmitted diseases, mechanical damage, sexual dysfunctions, poor hygiene, injuries, and uncomfortable underwear.
The course of the disease is painless, it is possible to open the lump on your own.
Symptoms
Symptoms for atheroma will be as follows:
- The presence of discomfort and itching;
- Edema.
Diagnosis of pearly papules
The diagnosis is made based on a clinical examination by a urologist or dermatovenerologist. If the change is accompanied by symptoms of inflammation - redness, swelling and itching - another etiology should be considered.
They are often confused with condylomas (genital warts), which are sexually transmitted diseases caused by HPV infection. The misconception can be easily eliminated with the help of a biopsy and microscopic examination of this change - a different number of dilated thin-walled blood vessels, proliferation of fibroblast cells and connective tissue are observed.
Elimination of nodes
Such neoplasms do not cause concern to men, except for visual discomfort. They are absolutely safe and do not require mandatory removal. But still, some guys, jealous of the appearance of their genitals, want to get rid of this cosmetic defect. Below are the main removal methods:
- Cryotherapy. Liquid nitrogen is used.
- Electrical removal.
- Laser removal method.
- Surgical intervention. Cutting with a surgical instrument.
The laser procedure has gained the most popularity. The advantages of this method include painlessness and rapid healing. After removal, dry crusts form and fall off within a month.
Preventive measures
Performing hygienic washing of the penis at least once a day is an elementary necessity for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This action must be performed even if it is not possible to take a shower. After having sex, washing should be a mandatory procedure .
When carrying out hygiene measures, you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- wash pubic hair, skin of the inner thighs, scrotum and lower abdomen with soap;
- Wash the skin of the penis and the part covering the head especially thoroughly;
- expose the head and wash the folds of the mucous membrane with running water.
Prevention of inflammation of the seminal tubercle and what will happen if left untreated
Complications of untreated colliculitis include chronic urinary retention and cystitis. In rare cases, an obstructive form of infertility (treatment) is possible, when sperm cannot enter the sperm because the inflamed tubercle has blocked the seminal ducts.
Alan Clinic reminds that preventive measures for the treatment of inflammatory diseases include maintaining personal hygiene, using barrier methods of contraception, and timely treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Knowing what causes prostatitis and colliculitis helps maintain men's health. Make an appointment
The most common cause of redness of the foreskin and head of the penis
The most common cause of redness of the foreskin and head of the penis is a sexually transmitted infection.
The introduction of STI pathogens into the tissues of the genitourinary tract causes the development of inflammatory phenomena in them - hyperemia, swelling, pain.
The development of inflammation is facilitated by weakening of the body's immunity against the background of hypothermia, stress, alcohol abuse, and taking antibiotics.
Pimples that need to be seen by a doctor urgently
Sometimes even pimples on the labia that do not cause discomfort are a symptom of serious infectious diseases and STIs. The malignant nature of neoplasms can be recognized by the following signs:
- after opening, the white rash on the labia becomes crusty, and new rashes appear around it - this is the main sign of the herpes virus;
- bright red, painless, round pimples on the genitals and near the anus may indicate infection with syphilis;
- if the white dots on the labia resemble not pimples, but plaque collected in lumps, and there is a burning and itching in the genitals, most likely, an exacerbation of genital candidiasis has occurred;
- pimples in the form of flesh-colored compactions with a depression in the middle indicate infection with molluscum contagiosum.
The listed symptoms are especially dangerous in combination with fever and weakness in the body. To avoid dangerous diseases, women should consult a gynecologist or venereologist immediately after discovering suspicious pimples on the labia.
The article was checked for compliance with medical standards by a leading specialist at the Polyclinic+1 clinic, a dermatovenerologist, urologist, and mycologist.
Malashenko Vladimir Alexandrovich
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.
