White pimples on the head in men often cause fear and panic, although this is not always justified. Typically, representatives of the stronger sex are brave and fearless. But everything changes when it comes to the health of the genital organs and the reproductive system as a whole.
When small white formations are discovered at the base of the head, an unknowing person immediately has disturbing thoughts about sexually transmitted diseases or other terrible pathologies. But before you jump to conclusions and self-medicate, you should first consult a doctor. He will help determine the exact etiology of such rashes and, if necessary, prescribe the correct course of treatment.
Description of the lesion
When a man talks about acne to a doctor, he means bumpy formations that spread over the surface of the genital organ. Such rashes can be pale white or bright red. Inside the tubercle there is purulent or transparent content. Rashes form on the foreskin and on the head of the genital organ. Over time, the tumor spreads to surrounding areas of the body.
Inflamed sebaceous glands on the head of the penis may be small. In the pubic area they are much larger. In medical practice, there have been cases where a man’s genital organ was completely covered with small rashes. The causes of formations are identified by the treating specialist, based on their appearance.
Pimples on the genitals in babies
In newborns, such formations are caused by smegma.
This is a special white substance that can either accumulate in the pocket between the foreskin and the penis, or be deposited in the same place and form a pimple. What should a mother do if smegma is detected:
- Do not pick, press or try to eliminate the formation in any way;
- give your child baths with chamomile or potassium permanganate, you can rinse with Miramistin (but you should first talk about this with your pediatrician);
- take the baby for examination to a doctor so that he can determine whether it is necessary to surgically open the head and remove the smegma or whether this will happen naturally.
At some point (this is completely individual) that white pimple will break out. After this, the child’s head of the penis will fully open.
Causes of the disease
Why is the sebaceous gland on the penis inflamed? There are many negative factors that can lead to the formation of rashes on the genital organ, which over time will spread to the frenulum and under the head of the penis. White pimples may indicate the presence of a fungal infection in the body. They appear if a man does not follow the rules of hygiene or leads an indiscriminate sex life.
In some cases, inflammation of the sebaceous gland on the penis indicates a viral or infectious disease. Only a professional specialist can determine the exact type of disease after carrying out diagnostic measures. White rashes on the genitals may indicate the presence of a sexually transmitted disease in a man’s body. If it begins to progress rapidly, it is important to immediately seek help from a doctor.
There are a large number of common reasons that can lead to the appearance of tumors on the male genital organ. These include:
- wearing low-quality underwear made of synthetic fabric, which leads to irritation and inflammation of the genital skin;
- allergic reaction to the soap or gel used;
- problems with blood circulation in the genitals;
- severe diaper rash.
What does therapy depend on?
There are different types of lumps, so treatment depends on the nature of the lump. Fibroepithelial polyps and atheromas are treated only with surgical methods. Specific treatment will be provided in case of penile cancer.
Treatment must be prescribed by a specialist
Patients with contact dermatitis of the genital organs are prescribed antihistamines and adsorbents internally, and ointments with corticosteroids externally. When determining the cause of an allergy, it is recommended to avoid contact with the allergen; if a reaction occurs to a lubricant, it should be abandoned.
Early stages of Peyronie's disease are treated conservatively. The list of drugs includes cytostatics, vitamin E, collagen synthesis inhibitors, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agents. Electrophoresis with lidase is prescribed. For severe curvature of the penis, surgical treatment is indicated.
Penile injuries are treated conservatively, in the case of a large hematoma - surgically. The patient is prescribed vitamins A and E, physiotherapy (electrophoresis), intracavernous hydrocortisone, lidocaine, interferon.
Treatment of condylomas on the penis is complex: surgical removal of warts and treatment of HPV infection. Pearlescent papules cannot be treated; they appear in adolescence and disappear without a trace over time.
If a lump appears on your penis, even a small one, consult a specialist.
Compaction may be a signal of an onset of disease, which is easier to treat when it is not advanced.
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A lump is usually understood as a small compaction that appears under the skin or in the form of an external growth. A person can feel such a formation independently, and it can be localized both at the base and on the body or head of the penis.
Dangerous reasons
Doctors consider genital warts to be more dangerous causes of the appearance of such rashes. Most often, the main problem is the rapid enlargement of the sebaceous glands on the skin of the penis. Young men who have already reached puberty are susceptible to such damage. After 30 years, the lesion goes away on its own, without requiring diagnostics or long-term treatment.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands on the head of the penis is a certain condition of the skin in men.
With such a lesion, a man often develops a large number of spots on the organ and pronounced pimples form. Such formations are localized on the skin of the genital organ and hairy areas. If you try to eliminate the contents of such formations yourself, the result will be a white secretion that looks more like pus in appearance. Formations can be small, medium and quite large in size.
Large formations on the genitals are more similar to other types of acne. Pimples can appear separately or in whole groups, and also develop constantly or episodically.
Large glands are clearly visible on the head of the penis. But they are almost invisible on the trunk of the organ itself, since the skin in this area is particularly dense.
Men with such problems have some problems with the opposite sex. It is for this reason that they prefer to avoid sexual intercourse so that no one finds out about their condition.
In adolescence, boys are often frightened at the sight of such formations on the genitals. They are afraid of getting a sexually transmitted infection and an inflammatory process in the body. They are nervous and worried, but do not go to see a doctor. Photos of the sebaceous glands on the penis can be found on stands and posters in specialized clinics or in a dermatologist’s office.
How to cure formations
Almost all diseases that cause pimples can be cured. The duration of this procedure varies depending on the initial condition of the patient and the specific pathogen. If a man has been diagnosed with candidiasis, his symptoms are eliminated after several days of therapy. The patient is prescribed antifungal ointments (Pimafucin or Clotrimazole) and oral medications.
Formations on the head of the penis in newborns cannot be treated in any way; it is important to simply maintain hygiene in this area.
For eczema, gel and oral antifungal drugs are prescribed.
If the patient has been diagnosed with parasites, the doctor prescribes local antiparasitic drugs (for each pathogen there is a different medicine). All inflammatory processes usually stop after the source is cured. Antibiotics are prescribed to treat them. When, after treatment, a man has severe skin lesions, he is prescribed local antiseptics.
For STDs, complex therapy is carried out. In some clinical cases, instrumental treatment methods are used. Condylomas can be removed by cryodestruction, laser or radio wave method.
Formations caused by the human papilloma virus are practically untreatable. This pathogenic organism integrates into cellular structures. Such dysfunction remains with a person forever.
Doctors advise patients to follow certain rules to avoid relapse. These include:
- Protecting the body from exposure to low temperatures and general hypothermia.
- Only protected sex (be sure to use contraceptives).
- Undergoing a session of antiviral therapy that will suppress the virus.
- Constantly strengthening the immune system. You can help your immune system with proper nutrition and taking vitamin complexes.
Most medications for the treatment of pimples and the causes that caused them are sold in pharmacies with a prescription. Therapy is often carried out in a hospital setting to constantly monitor the patient’s condition.
What should you know?
Things to remember:
- This condition is not a disease. The appearance of hard white formations on the head of the genital organ is considered a physiological process. Most often they occur in men, but in some they are very noticeable, while in others they are not.
- An increase in the size of the exocrine glands is not as dangerous as it might seem, but only in cases where the formations do not provoke pain.
- Such tubercles are not sexually transmitted.
- Inflammation of the sebaceous glands on the penis is sometimes confused with a sexually transmitted disease, hermetic infection or genital wart.
What can be dangerous about rashes in the intimate area?
If a white pimple on the head in men is caused by an infection, improper treatment of the disease will lead to complications:
- urethritis;
- prostatitis;
- impaired potency;
- ejaculation disorder;
- painful urination;
- orchitis;
- balanoposthitis.
If the inflammation spreads to the foreskin, scarring of the skin occurs. Ignoring the problem is fraught with paraphimosis - pinching of the head of the penis due to narrowing of the foreskin. In most cases, the disease can only be treated surgically by cutting through the scar tissue.
Is it important to treat enlarged sebaceous glands?
This condition is not pathological. The sebaceous gland does not need to be treated if it does not progress and does not cause pain or other discomfort. In most cases, such formations go away on their own, although there is always a risk that they will appear on the penis again after some time.
If a man nevertheless decides to treat the formations, then first he needs to seek help from a doctor who will provide professional therapy.
Can an inflammatory process occur?
In some cases, an inflammatory process begins in the sebaceous glands of the genital organ, which brings a lot of inconvenience and problems to the man. Often infected glands are hard. Severe inflammation, swelling, and redness appear on them, from which fluid comes out. In this case, it is important to see a doctor in a timely manner.
A man must remember that squeezing out the contents of a gland with an infection is strictly prohibited, as this can result in its active spread.
The following processes can lead to infection of the glands of the penis:
- shaving the genital area;
- sharing the same towel or bed linen with an infected person;
- improper care of the genital organ.
If there is such an infection, a person must take the following measures:
- It is important to treat the towel with hot water to eliminate infection from it;
- It is important to throw away devices used for shaving the genital area and replace them with new ones;
- treat the genitals with an antiseptic solution, which will help prevent the spread of infection.
It should be noted that men who have had their foreskin trimmed do not have such problems, since they have an open area with active glands. These glands protect the organ from infection and provide lubrication.
Main causes of blockage
Blockage of the sebaceous gland on the penis occurs under the influence of a large number of factors. Experts highlight the main ones:
- not following hygiene rules;
- getting bruised while shaving;
- inflammation in the urinary canal;
- the presence of a bacterial infection;
- problems with hormone production.
Most of the reasons described appear due to the fault of the man himself. It is very important to carefully and carefully monitor the condition of the genital organs, wash regularly and carry out general hygiene procedures. If a person does not take care of himself, then there is a high risk that a large number of bacteria will accumulate in the genital area, due to which an active process of inflammation will begin in the sebaceous glands. Over time, bacteria spread and cause severe harm to humans, leading to dangerous diseases.
Treatment
In each described case, a lump on the penis is a symptom, which means that the root cause will have to be treated. Options for adequate treatment are chosen by a specialist, to whom the man should come for a consultation.
- Furunculosis - compresses on the genital organ, with ointments or impregnations that “draw out” and disinfect the purulent substrate. Sometimes, in combination, antiviral drugs are prescribed;
- Folliculitis - topical ointments with ichthyol and fucorcin. If the papules are caused by a herpes infection, you will have to prescribe antibacterial and antiviral drugs. To return the virus to a latent controlled form;
- Atheroma is removed through an autopsy and the location is cleaned;
- Cancerous tumors - a whole range of measures to identify and control the tumor, up to surgery to remove part of the penis;
- Peyronie's disease (curvature of the organ) – surgical removal of the plaque and restoration of part of the penis, or penile prosthesis;
- Dermatitis - antihistamines and drugs that eliminate the root cause of dermatitis.
The choice of therapy is up to the doctor and the patient, and it should return the man to a stable state and the opportunity to enjoy the joys of sexual life.
Medicines
The use of medications in almost all reported cases, to eliminate lumps and plaques, is a necessary part of the therapeutic complex of prescriptions. Here is a list of drugs that are most often used by doctors:
- Hydrocortisone;
- Interferon;
- Lidaza;
- Tamoxifen – for pain relief;
- Colchicine - tablets.
Physiotherapeutic appointments for men can also be very useful:
- X-ray therapy,
- Ultrasound therapy,
- Phonophore;
- Laser and cryofreezing treatment
- Wave therapy.
Traditional methods
These are baths, poultices, compresses using natural ingredients. Many natural components have wound-healing, antiseptic and antifungal effects. In any case, traditional medicine comes as an addition to generally prescribed drug treatment. But not in every case there will be enough herbs and medicines. Sometimes you have to use the services of competent surgeons.
Surgery
You cannot do without surgical intervention if you need to get rid of plaques and lumps due to the curvature of the penis. Cancerous tumors are also removed during surgery. Even warts are sometimes simply removed by cutting. Before each surgical intervention, taking into account the intimacy of the area, and the presence of a whole network of small blood vessels, as well as other features of the genital area, a thorough diagnosis is required. Only on the basis of laboratory and other data, and by preparing the patient, can one count on a successful outcome of operations.
Places of distribution
Bubbles appear in the penis area in different places on the skin. The location of the formation will directly depend on its type. Large rashes are located at the very base of the genital organ. Small pimples - near the head of the penis. Sebaceous glands, which are common in the hair, can provoke an inflammatory process.
Condylomas usually form in the urethral area. After a certain period of time, the inflammatory process moves to the head. The resulting formations bring unpleasant sensations, which can be explained by the fact that the head contains a large number of nerve endings that provoke pain and send an impulse to the human brain.
Inflammatory process
The inflammatory process of the sebaceous glands on the penis begins when the amount of testosterone in the blood suddenly increases greatly. This process negatively affects adipose tissue and its density. Coarse sebum cannot be excreted normally, which leads to blockage of the ducts. As a result of this, a pimple is formed.
Immediately after its appearance, the formation does not bring pain or discomfort to the person. But if you do not take care of hygiene, then a rapid inflammatory process begins.
