Rashes on the foreskin, head or shaft of the genital organ are an alarming sign, indicating that processes are occurring in the body that can cause serious harm.
There are several reasons for this phenomenon, but often acne is a consequence of a sexually transmitted infection.
What do white pimples on penis mean?
Small rashes on the skin of the penis can appear under the influence of various factors. All the reasons why a rash develops on the head of the penis are divided into two main groups - internal and external. The first includes diseases of internal organs, the second - various external factors.
Small pimples on the skin may appear for the following reasons:
- unhealthy diet with a predominance of sweet, fried and fatty foods;
- insufficient adherence to personal hygiene rules;
- hormonal imbalance - most often observed in adolescence;
- wearing underwear that is too tight;
- vitamin deficiency and weakened immunity;
- allergic reaction.
Also, the causes of a rash on the head or shaft of the penis may be associated with various diseases of the genitourinary or reproductive system. The exact cause of pimples can only be determined by test results.
Prevention
Preventive measures include maintaining hygiene, timely treatment of diseases and giving up bad habits. To prevent pimples on the genitals, you should:
- wash your genitals with antibacterial soap twice a day;
- wear loose underwear made from natural materials;
- exclude casual sex;
- use barrier contraceptives;
- give up fast food and fatty foods;
- use only hypoallergenic hygiene cosmetics;
- fight hyperhidrosis and diaper rash.
To prevent serious diseases and complications, it is recommended to undergo a preventive examination with a urologist twice a year.
Pimples on the shaft and head of the penis are a nonspecific symptom that becomes a manifestation of diseases of an infectious and allergic nature. To avoid disturbances in the functioning of the genitourinary system, you need to contact a urologist if even single pimples form on the genitals.
Kinds
White pimples on the skin of the penis can vary in size, shape and location. The following types of rashes on the genitals are distinguished:
- Pimples are flat or slightly protruding above the surface of the skin and may have a pink tint. Painful ulcers often form in place of the pimples. Most often develop against the background of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Large and small pimples on the head of the penis are in most cases a symptom of genital candidiasis. Allergies are accompanied by itching and burning.
- A small rash with peeling, irritation and increased dryness of the skin is a sign of dermatitis or psoriasis.
- White pimples surrounded by blackheads are comedones, which are quite easy to get rid of.
- Small bubbles or blisters filled with fluid most often indicate the development of genital herpes.
- Beige, flesh-colored growths that do not cause concern or discomfort - in this case, increased activity of the human papillomavirus is most often diagnosed.
Men may also develop Fordyce granules - small whitish pimples, also called seborrheic cysts. They are not sexually transmitted and do not pose any danger to the health of the reproductive system. Most often they bother a man solely as a cosmetic defect.
Without pathology
White or red pimples on the penis often occur if:
- The skin is highly sensitive.
- The man is sweating profusely.
- There is a tendency to allergic reactions of various kinds.
- Frequent diseases of viral or cold origin are of concern.
- The cosmetics used are not suitable for the person (lubricants are on this list).
If the phenomenon does not have a pathological cause, it can go away on its own, without performing specific procedures aimed at eliminating the problem.
Possible reasons
The appearance of white pimples can be a sign of certain diseases or disorders in the body.
Among the most common reasons are the following:
- Genital herpes is an infectious disease that is sexually transmitted. The skin of the penis becomes covered with numerous pimples filled with cloudy or clear liquid. The rash causes severe itching and discomfort.
- Trichophytosis is an infection of fungal origin. With trichophytosis, one, but large, pimple appears on the penis, which is very itchy and painful.
- Sexually transmitted diseases - syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted infections.
Rashes on the skin of the penis can be caused by candidiasis. The characteristic manifestations of this fungal infection are small white pimples, accompanied by the appearance of a cheesy discharge with a pungent, unpleasant odor.
Associated symptoms and what they indicate
In some cases, genital skin rashes may be accompanied by other related symptoms. Common signs:
- painful sensations when palpating the penis;
- pain during sex or urination;
- chills, increased body temperature;
- an increase in the size of the lymph nodes in the groin area;
- the appearance of discharge from the head of the penis;
- pungent, unpleasant odor of the genitals.
These accompanying symptoms indicate certain pathologies occurring in the male body. Such signs are characteristic of fungal and sexually transmitted diseases.
Sharp pain during urination often indicates inflammatory processes in the organs of the urinary system. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis based on an examination of the man and test results.
Folk recipes
You can fight prickly heat on the head of the penis using traditional medicine. This is only possible if the cause of the disease is not any pathology. To improve the condition and relieve unpleasant itching and irritation, you can use the following recipes:
- Compress made from a decoction of laurel leaves . A handful of leaves must be boiled in a glass of water. The cooking time is five minutes. After the broth has cooled, you can make compresses. The product is effective for severe redness, irritation and rashes caused by heat rash on the penis.
- Aloe juice . The leaf of the plant is peeled, after which the pulp is lightly kneaded. The resulting mass is applied to areas damaged by prickly heat. After the first procedure, the man will already feel significant relief. After several procedures, the rash will begin to disappear, the itching will stop and the redness of the skin will disappear.
- Lavender oil . The product should be carefully applied with massaging movements to the area of inflammation. Lavender oil can be used on the penis, but not for prickly heat on the head itself. The oil perfectly cools the inflamed skin of the penis and stimulates regeneration processes.
Treatment with folk remedies will be effective if the patient follows all the dermatologist’s recommendations. It is also advisable that a man wash himself with laundry soap instead of the usual hygiene product.
Diagnostics (examinations and tests)
To find out the cause of the appearance of white pimples on the skin of the penis and choose effective treatment tactics, you need to consult a urologist. You will need to take tests and undergo a series of examinations:
- general blood and urine analysis;
- study of a biological smear from the urethra and prepuce;
- serodiagnosis aimed at determining the amount of specific antibodies;
- Ultrasound and radiography of the pelvic organs;
- PCR of the urinary system.
In most cases, classical laboratory tests are sufficient to identify the causative agent of the rash and select an effective treatment regimen.
Complications
Lack of proper treatment of ulcers when secondary infection occurs causes purulent complications, including blood poisoning and auto-amputation of the penis.
If all prescribed recommendations are not followed during treatment, the problem provokes relapses, which leads to infertility and impaired sexual activity.
Possible complications include:
- Phimosis. It causes a purulent process, as well as fibrinous deposits that appear between the head and the inner layer of the foreskin. This provokes a narrowing of the precipitate ring, which affects the easy removal of the head. If phimosis lasts for a long time, there is a risk of persistent adhesions, which necessitates surgery.
- Involvement of the urethra in the pathological process.
- The presence of necrotic changes in the penis becomes an unfavorable stage of a severe septic condition, which requires surgery to remove dead tissue in order to preserve the male organ as much as possible. Unfortunately, this is not always possible.
- , inguinal lymphadenitis causes the nodes to melt with the appearance of fistulas.
Treatment methods
Treatment methods for the disease depend on its cause and the specific pathogen. If the causes of rashes are related to environmental factors, the first thing to do is change your usual lifestyle.
A man needs to carefully monitor the hygiene of his genitals and give preference only to loose underwear made from natural, “breathable” materials. It is also advisable to adjust your usual diet - strictly limit the number of hot, spicy, fatty, fried and sweet dishes on the menu.
Medications can help get rid of white pimples on the skin of the penis. They can be in the form of tablets intended for oral use, as well as various ointments, creams and gels that are applied exclusively to the affected areas of the genital organ.
Medicines
Medicines for the treatment of white pimples on the penis are selected by the doctor after establishing an accurate diagnosis and identifying the causative agent of the infection. Antibiotics are used for sexually transmitted diseases.
Depending on the cause of the rash, antiviral, antifungal, or antiherpes medications may be prescribed.
Local preparations
Topical medications are applied directly to the area with pimples. Such products are available in various pharmacological forms - ointments, gels, creams or liquid solutions.
- Ichthyol ointment;
- Vishnevsky ointment;
- Levomekol;
- Zenerite.
If the rash on the skin of the penis is of herpetic origin, Acyclovir or Zovirax is prescribed. For significant skin lesions, hormonal ointments can be used - Advantan, Sinaflan, Eplan, Geoxyzon.
Folk remedies
Herbal medicine recipes can be an effective aid in the treatment of rashes on the skin of the penis. Most often they are used in combination with medications and correction of the usual lifestyle.
Effective folk remedies:
- celandine juice - add it to your bath water;
- freshly squeezed fresh cranberries - wipe the area of the rash in the morning and evening (cannot be used on wounds and ulcers);
- mix a tablespoon of sage with the same amount of marigold flowers, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour, then wipe the skin of the penis 4-6 times a day;
- Grind a large aloe leaf and apply it to the rash as a compress;
- You can also use plantain leaves, birch leaves, and yarrow for compresses;
- Finely chop the fresh foliage of coltsfoot and apply the pulp to the rashes 3-4 times a day.
A compress made from warm mashed potatoes, cream, egg yolk and honey has an anti-inflammatory and softening effect. Mix all ingredients and apply to inflamed skin for 20 minutes. This compress effectively dries out pimples and prevents their further spread on the skin of the penis.
Treatment depending on the disease that caused acne
For rashes caused by STDs, antibacterial drugs are prescribed - Levofloxacin, Augmentin, Ceftriaxone.
In case of detection of fungal lesions of the skin of the genitals, the tablets Miconazole, Fluconazole, as well as drugs based on clotrimazole are most often used. If the appearance of pimples is associated with viruses, medications with antiviral effects are used.
For acne that appears as a result of an allergic reaction, antihistamines are used - for example, Zyrtec, Eden, Claritin.
