Red rash on the head with prostatitis

What does the head of the penis look like with prostatitis?

Inflammation of the prostate gland is a many-sided pathology. That is why it can be manifested differently in different patients. In any case, men who are faced with such a problem are wondering what the head of the penis looks like with prostatitis?

First of all, we must remember that the disease is intimate. There are a number of symptoms and signs, the characteristics of which indicate the presence of prostatitis. The severity of these signs depends on the individual characteristics of each person.

According to medical statistics, burning of the head with prostatitis occurs in almost every 4th patient. However, the description of this feature and its characteristics differ significantly from each other.

This is also the case with how the head of the penis looks with prostatitis.

• At the initial stage of the development of pathology, obvious changes in the head can not be observed.
• If there was no proper treatment, then the inflammatory process will not necessarily affect and, in addition to discomfort, burning and pain, redness of the head will appear.

Causes of burning and redness of the head of the penis with prostatitis

In order to understand why there is a burning sensation and redness of the head with prostatitis, you need to know the reasons for the development of these symptoms.

• Many factors influence the appearance of prostatitis. One of them is hypothermia.
• However, this disease can be caused by various infections. The first pain sensations mainly appear in the perineum. However, gradually they can occur in the head of the penis, lower abdomen, hip joints.

At the first signs, you must urgently contact a trusted clinic to see a urologist. We do not recommend trying to cope with the disease on our own, since this will not give an effect. Because of the lost time, prostatitis will become chronic and acquire serious complications. Lack of treatment of prostatitis can lead to the development of concomitant diseases.

One of these diseases can be urethritis. It causes pathogenic microflora and is manifested by pain in the head of the penis. In the acute course of the pathology, the pain is aching in nature and is manifested by a constant burning sensation in the head. Swelling and redness may develop.

Redness of the head with prostatitis can be caused by impaired circulation in the penis. All changes as a result of the disease occur slowly. Therefore, a man may not be aware of the problem for a long time. The progression of the pathology during this period may increase during sexual intercourse or masturbation, when urinating or touching a member.

Features of the symptoms of the disease

There are several basic factors affecting the symptoms of the disease.

PROSTATITIS, UREAPLASMA, RASH.

1. Prostatitis cannot cause a rash on the glans penis.

2. Ureaplasmas also do not cause a rash. But they must be treated.

3. You most likely have balanoposthitis inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin. An inspection is needed to determine exactly.

4. The color of urine is rich yellow color may be normal. Pass a general urine test.

If necessary, our specialists will be able to recommend additional examination and treatment by the best urologists in your region.

What is a rash on the penis and what to do if it appears

The male reproductive system is a very complex body system.

The most sensitive skin is on the penis. Naturally, she is most susceptible to any irritants. If some disease affects her, then this manifests itself, most often, in the form of rashes.

A rash on the penis (photo below) is any change that occurs with the skin. In some cases, the appearance of such a rash does not require serious treatment and is considered the norm, but in order to distinguish the norm from the pathology, a meeting with the doctor is necessary.

Types of rashes on the penis

Around member

A rash that has arisen in this area indicates the onset of malaise, hormonal changes, exacerbation of a chronic disease, or an inflammatory process in the body.

If such a rash does not go away within two weeks, it is worth getting a full examination.

Rash on the head of the penis

If a rash appears on the head of the penis, then this, as mentioned above, is most likely an indicator of the disease.

Possibly infectious, venereal, or allergic.

Red rash on the head of the penis

From the inside, on the foreskin, and on the head itself, spots of this kind appear, they are painful to the touch, cause itching, and are accompanied by a cheesy bloom. A red rash on the head of the penis is an indicator of candidiasis.

Candidiasis is caused by a fungal virus, therefore, its therapy is carried out with ointments with an antifungal effect. to content

On the skin of an organ

• Yellow or greenish abscesses containing turbid liquid appear in the advanced stage of the disease.
• Bubbles containing liquid are more often localized in one place in a group, less often - singly. If timely treatment is not taken, they will turn into ulcers;
• Erythema comes out on a certain part of the skin. It looks like a purple spot that rises above the rest of the skin.
• Knots look like bumps with a dense structure that hide under the skin.
• Condylomas are oval dense bulges of a flesh-colored, less often brown color, which seem to rise above the skin.
• Chancer is always bright red in color, this rash on the skin of the penis has hard edges and a rough bottom.
• Plaque is a small blistering rash that usually comes out in groups.

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• A papule is a nodule that occurs in the deep layers of the skin. Exudes above the skin. It can be flesh and pinkish in color. It is located in the deep layers of the skin. Its size is 1 - 3 mm.
• Vesicle - an element with a fluid content, often with blood. There is a single-chamber (one channel) and multi-chamber. Size from 0.5 to 1 cm.
• Achieve large sizes. There are follicular pustules. They are located mainly around the hair follicle.
• The tubercle hides in the deep layers of the skin. Has different shades. Size 0.5-1. After the passage, traces remain.
• A blister is a cavityless pinkish formation, has a different shape, and often causes itching. It goes away on its own.
• A spot is a discoloration of the skin of any size, which has a clear outline, does not rise above the surface of the skin.
• Roseola comes in a variety of forms. It can have both sharp and blurry edges. Size up to 5 mm. When pressed, or, conversely, when stretched, it disappears.
• Hemorrhage occurs against the background of local hemorrhage. They look like spots and dots of different sizes and shapes.

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The most common causes of a rash on the penis

A rash can have a variety of causes. In addition, it can be localized on the skin of the entire penis, and only in the head area.

If there is a rash on the head of the penis

• First of all, this may be a manifestation of balanoposthitis. Visually, it is a small red rash. This disease first captures the head, later - the foreskin.
• A rash on the head of the penis is different in shape (genital warts) and appearance (rough, smooth), flesh or pinkish in color indicates papillomavirus infection.
• The appearance of a rash on the penis is also a manifestation of syphilis. At first, a small sore appears, then it heals, but after a certain time the rash appears again.
• A small red rash on the head of the penis (the photo is presented above) indicates candidiasis, in other words, "thrush". It covers the entire surface of the head, and later on the entire area of the foreskin. It is accompanied by a curdled coating.
• A blistering rash, which is much less common, is a sign of genital herpes. Along the way, it provokes a rise in temperature, and even clouding of consciousness.
• Rashes on the head of the penis with the manifestation of erosion, most often it turns out to be an indicator of a drug allergy. It comes out systematically and gradually forms on the surface of the whole body.
• If the rash on the head of the penis is accompanied by the formation of plaques, which subsequently begin to peel off, this may be a sign of incipient psoriasis.

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If the rash covers the entire penis

The causes of a rash on the penis may be:

Let's look at each reason in more detail:

Venereal diseases

• Syphilis. Serious illness. It affects not only the genitourinary system, but also related organs. This ailment manifests itself in each individual case in different ways: in the form of dots, bulges, spots, in complicated cases they look like erosions and sores.
• When chlamydia develops, very often the rash comes out in dense nodules. Later, they hide under the scales, then merge, forming a single red rash on the head of the penis.
• A red rash on the penis is also detected with gonorrhea and trichomoniasis. But with gonorrhea, there is also a discharge from the urinary canal, which has a specific smell. All this is accompanied by pain.
• Such a rash on the penis often appears with herpes. It is manifested by small bubbles, which contain a cloudy liquid. The sick person is constantly accompanied by sensations in the form of itching, they are painful.
• Scabies and pubic lice can also cause rashes on the penis. At the same time, a person experiences an unpleasant itch, at the same time a small dotted rash appears.

Fungal infections

Fungal infection is not a rare disease. It occurs as a result of a violation of the microflora of the skin, it is caused by a yeast-like fungus called candida.

The second name is thrush. In the male part of the population, the culprit of infection is often intimate contact with an infected partner.

Thrush often manifests itself in connection with non-compliance with the rules of intimate hygiene, with prolonged use of antibiotics, or with close interaction with the carrier. Accompanied by a small rash, a whitish coating on the skin, constant inguinal itching, swelling.

Dermatological and inflammatory diseases

• Dermatitis, mainly occurs due to allergies to cosmetic products, condoms or low-quality underwear. These are bright pink scaly spots, accompanied by itching and irritation on the penis.
• These are most likely symptoms of eczema. They usually start from the scrotum, then cover the entire penis.
• In psoriasis, the rash appears as reddish, itchy plaques.

It was said above that the cause of such a rash can be a more serious reason - an oncological disease. This disease can manifest itself in permanent non-healing wounds and ulcers in the groin area. Increased or excessive pigmentation should also alert. Even the deformation of the penis of a man is possible.

Rashes on the glans penis and other parts of the genital organs, of course, can be benign and not dangerous.

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Symptoms. How to recognize a rash on the penis

• Yellow-white compacted formations, from which liquid comes out when pressed, are most likely wen. It happens mostly in teenagers. They do not need treatment.
• Papillomavirus rashes should be a serious concern, as they increase the risk of cancer. Treatment must be urgent.
• The appearance of growths of various shapes should also cause concern. Such outgrowths usually spread throughout the penis, then capturing the foreskin.
• A rash on the penis in the form of warts, and in general, seals should also be alarming. Later, these warts turn into a non-healing wound and begin to resemble cauliflower in appearance. In advanced cases, the focus of such a wound begins to bleed, secrete fluid.

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Diagnosis and treatment

For any rashes, of course, you should contact specialists who will prescribe an individual course of treatment.

If the rash is caused by dermatitis, then you should eliminate irritants and use an anti-dermatitis cream.

If the rash on the penis is the result of an infection, the doctor will prescribe a comprehensive treatment, including antihistamines and antiviral drugs, as well as antibiotics. More often, antibacterial drugs are used topically, but they can also be administered intramuscularly, and even directly into the urethra.

If the cause of the rash is an allergy, then treatment includes antiallergic drugs such as Alergyx and vitamins.

Diagnosing a rash in our time is not difficult. This is a visual examination of the patient, the collection of anamnesis. Polling for unprotected contacts. Then laboratory tests are carried out, the results of which are used to make a diagnosis.

A very important role in such an examination is played by serodiagnosis (for antibodies). Then microscopy is performed to detect treponema pale. Recently, a method for detecting a pathogen using a polymerase chain reaction has been very common.

The patient is treated with antibiotics from the penicillin group. Further preparations containing tetracycline, macrolides, cephalosporins. These are drugs such as Azithromycin, Doxycycline. Therapy should concern all sexual partners of the patient. Syphilis responds well enough to treatment, especially in the initial stages.

Genital herpes, like syphilis, is an STD that is passed from partner to partner. By itself, the rash in this case is not as dangerous as the risk of infection passing to other organs of the reproductive system.

To get rid of the rash, treatment with antiviral drugs, such as Acyclovir, is usually taken daily. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system through proper diet, etc.

Treatment for candidiasis (candidal balanoposthitis) is carried out with antifungal drugs. The most common and effective of which today is Fluconazole. to content

Whom to contact for advice

For any type of rash, you should immediately contact a urologist or dermatologist - venereologist. Especially if the temperature has risen, or the lymph nodes have increased.

Useful video

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Preventive measures and what will happen if not treated

Do not forget that there are always options to help prevent such ailments.

It is necessary to follow certain rules:

It is possible to develop inflammatory processes throughout the human body. Infections greatly reduce the overall immunity of the body. Untreated diseases can cause chronic prostatitis, or disrupt sperm fertility, which ultimately leads to impaired reproductive function.