Blister on the foreskin in men

Blisters on the penis due to genital herpes

Blisters on the penis are caused by genital herpes. With this disease, neoplasms filled with transparent liquid are located along the entire length of the penis. Their size varies from a tiny dot to a small grain of rice. If a man has blisters on his penis, he experiences pain and complains of itching in the genital area. There are different ways of contracting genital herpes. Most often, the disease is transmitted through intimate intimacy, visiting the toilet, or using personal hygiene products.

A blister on the penis with genital herpes usually appears 2-14 days after contact with a person infected with genital herpes. The main signs of the disease are:

• Decreased appetite.
• Increased body temperature.
• Feeling tired.
• Pain in the joint area.
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area.
• Burning when urinating.

Genital herpes
In some cases, a relapse of the disease is observed. A re-outbreak of the disease can be triggered by the following factors:

• Irritation of male genital organs.
• Stress.
• Poisoning with harmful substances.
• Alcohol abuse.
• Physical overexertion.

Representatives of the stronger sex are diagnosed with the disease much more often than women. If a man experiences relapses of the disease quite often, he needs to take antiviral drugs and agents that help improve immunity. After all, herpes can lead to prostatitis.

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With proper treatment, the signs of the disease disappear quite quickly (after about 7 days). The blisters on the penis burst over time. In their place remains a small ulcer covered with a crust. Drugs for the treatment of genital herpes are selected on an individual basis. Much depends on the severity of the disease.

Main causes of inflammation

Skin blisters can occur for a variety of reasons. The appearance is almost always the same: a uniformly outlined disk of small size, the wall of the bulge consists of a thin skin, and inside there is a clear or yellowish-white liquid. On the penis, such formations are especially painful, because the skin there is thin and a huge number of nerve endings are located close to the surface.

Mechanical injury

A man can accidentally damage his penis while playing sports, having too rough sexual intercourse, or completely by accident: he turned the wrong way, fell, bumped into something, or pinched him. At the same time, the skin turns red and a thin layer comes off. The resulting “bag” collects lymphatic fluid, which patients often call water when visiting a doctor. The shape of the blister in this case is not necessarily round, it depends on the nature of the damage.

Allergy

Sometimes bubbles appear because the body does not accept a substance. Poor nutrition is only one of the reasons. External contact with unsuitable material can also cause allergies on the body. For example, a condom, synthetic lubricant during sexual intercourse, or clothing.

Fungus

Microorganisms always live on the human body. This is considered the norm. They show excessive activity when immunity is impaired. As the fungus multiplies, it causes ulcers, itching, and burning.

Balanoposthitis

This is an inflammation of the foreskin on the penis, which can only be treated with medications. The main signs of the disease: itchy pain, redness, cracks, lumpiness, and the appearance of blisters with white contents. If left untreated, the disease can lead to inflammation of the lymph nodes or gangrene of the penis.

Herpes

This is a viral disease. It accompanies a person throughout his life, that is, it cannot be completely cured. Medicines are taken to achieve a state of remission, when the virus does not manifest itself in any way.

Most often, genital herpes is located on the head and foreskin of the penis. In addition to the blisters, general weakness, fever, edema and swelling of the lymph nodes also appear. Bursting, the blisters turn into painful ulcers.

You can acquire them after unprotected contact. Only a doctor can clarify what exactly a person received, because many diseases externally manifest themselves in the same way. You may also have to undergo a series of tests. Common symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease: rashes on the penis or nearby area, fever, general lethargy, redness of the skin on the thighs, swollen lymph nodes, discharge from the urethra, problems with urination.

During puberty, adolescents often develop blisters on the penis. In some cases, they are confused with pearlescent papules, which are located near the frenulum of the genital organ or on its head. This is due to the fact that the papules are small pea-sized transparent or white. Such neoplasms do not have a negative impact on the health of the young man. Papules are a cosmetic defect.

Watery blisters also appear in the presence of candidiasis. Many members of the stronger sex have no idea what the symptoms of thrush in men are. It is for this reason that they panic at the mere sight of pimples filled with liquid.

The following symptoms of candidal balanoposthitis should be noted:

• The appearance of small blisters on the penis. In most cases, their size is 10–20 mm.
• Slight itching in the genital area.
• The appearance of pain when urinating.
• Redness of the skin in the area of ​​the glans penis.

If a patient has candidiasis balanoposthitis, you should visit a doctor. The specialist prescribes a course of treatment for the man with special antifungal agents. Quite often, Clotrimazole ointment or Diflucan tablets are used to treat candidal balanoposthitis.

Blisters on the penis also form due to mechanical damage during prolonged sexual intercourse. Such formations resemble calluses. Rashes on the penis also occur with sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Bubbles on the head of the penis appear in 2 cases: with enlargement of the sebaceous glands and during rashes accompanying any inflammatory process. In the first case, it is enough to carefully monitor your personal hygiene, and the head will be cleaned. Unfortunately, the second case is more frequent - a rash on the head of the penis is an indicator that pathogenic flora has entered the body.

The word “bubbles” can describe any type of acne rash, regardless of what quality it is. The rash can be expressed as different colored lumps on the skin or skin papules filled with clear serous or bloody fluid.

How do the symptoms of diseases differ from the natural states of the body?

You should consult a dermatologist if:

• after the blisters appear, ulcers appear on the skin and do not heal for more than a week;
• the rash does not change appearance within 2 weeks;
• the rash occurred after unprotected sexual intercourse;
• bubbles are filled with liquid;
• the head of the penis is swollen;
• the blisters on the head of the penis disappeared within 7-10 days, leaving flaky spots;
• the appearance of the rash is accompanied by an enlargement of the inguinal nodes and an increase in temperature.

During hormonal surges, most of which occur as young men grow up, white bubbles appear on the head of the genital organ in large numbers. This worries almost adult men and makes them worry and nervous. What it is?

On the thin skin of the head there are sebaceous glands, and there are a lot of them. The function of these glands is to maintain the natural moisture of delicate skin. Excessive secretion of the male sex hormone - testosterone - causes these glands to work more intensely than necessary.

They increase in size, and when pressed, they release a white substance similar in consistency to a paste. As soon as the hormonal background levels out, the glands themselves will “hide”.

At the same time - during the period of hormonal development - the pearlescent glands, which are located along the line dividing the head of the penis from its body, also increase. They look like pink bumps and add a jagged appearance to the head.

There is no need to treat enlarged sebaceous glands. But if their swelling causes inconvenience and causes an inflammatory process due to friction with clothing, then the following steps must be taken.

• Wash the head of the penis more often with warm water or soap, removing excess sebum.
• Make baths from chamomile, calendula, oak bark, and string.
• Do not squeeze out the contents of the sebaceous glands. But if it breaks through, then free it from the purulent contents and treat it with an antiseptic: miramistine, chlorhexidine, brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide solution. The latter needs to be diluted.
• Diseases whose first symptom is a rash
  In most cases, the appearance of blisters on the shaft of the penis or its head indicates that it is necessary to treat the disease that caused such manifestations.

  With the appearance of a pale pink rash in the form of small blisters, one of the most terrible infections that are sexually transmitted - syphilis - begins. Pink rashes appear 1.5 weeks after infection and last about 3 weeks, then disappear and appear again.

  The rash is localized not only on the head - on the soft parts of the body: the stomach, sides, inside of the shoulders. Also characteristic rashes can be found on the palms and soles. Sometimes only a single pimple or ulcer appears on the head of the penis. This is called chancre.

  There is an opinion among ordinary people that it is currently possible to cure syphilis with the help of 3 injections. It's not like that at all. The disease requires serious treatment.

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  Rashes on the head of the penis are caused by human papillomavirus infection. Bubbles appear and can be of different colors: red, brown, flesh-colored, black. They may rise on a stalk or rise slightly above the surface of the skin. They may begin to bleed with careless movements and during sexual intercourse. If they are not removed, they can grow into bizarre formations that look like coral. The disease is dangerous because the growths increase the risk of starting the oncological process. Condylomas are removed surgically or cauterized with liquid nitrogen.

  Bubbles with serous or transparent contents, in most cases, indicate activation of genital herpes. The disease hides in the body for a long time in the latent stage and is activated when the general immunity is weakened.

  The disease in its acute form can flare up immediately after infection. Genital herpes causes a lot of inconvenience. If the blisters open, long-lasting non-healing ulcers form in their place.

  Neither human papillomavirus infection nor genital herpes can be completely eliminated from the body. The only advice is not to let your immunity drop, do not get hypothermic. Then the disease will not recur for a very long time.

  The cause of the rash on the crown of the penis is balanoposthitis. The disease is caused by the following factors:

• thrush;
• pathogenic flora: staphylococci and streptococci;
• taking antibiotics that kill beneficial flora in the body;
• systemic diseases: diabetes, disruption of the endocrine system;
• obesity.

At the initial stage of balanoposthitis, the bubbles on the head of the penis are characteristically red. A plaque or film appears later.

It is necessary to identify the cause of balanoposthitis and begin treatment. An advanced form of the disease can lead to the formation of ulcerative lesions of the glans penis, its deformation and tissue necrosis. Complications of balanoposthitis are phimosis and paraphimosis. And these conditions may require surgery.

If the blisters on the head of the penis are pink and flaky to the touch, then they may be a symptom of psoriasis. This disease requires complex therapy. In this case, the dermatologist refers you to a neurologist and endocrinologist for consultation.

The cause of psoriasis can be allergic reactions, hormonal changes in the body, and stressful conditions. The disease is very difficult to treat. To relieve local manifestations, it is necessary not only to follow the medical recommendations of the doctor, but also to change the diet.

An allergic reaction as the cause of the appearance of blisters on the body

Rashes on the scalp in men can also appear due to an allergic reaction to washing powder. In this case, the stronger sex should use antihistamines. The average duration of the treatment course is at least 10 days. The prognosis is favorable in most cases. If the skin around the tumor has acquired a red tint, this may indicate the presence of a bacterial infection in the body. In this case, the patient is recommended to take antibiotics. They neutralize the activity of harmful microorganisms, and the bubbles on the penis gradually disappear.

Folk remedies

Doctors are skeptical about traditional methods of treatment, since all herbs are not harmless plants. If used incorrectly, they can greatly harm your overall health.

Many men, having noticed blisters on the skin of the penis, decide to try to get rid of them using folk remedies. These are medicinal tinctures, herbal decoctions, alcohol solutions, douching and lotions.

It is best to use the following ingredients to prepare them:

• Dried chamomile.
• St. John's wort.
• Melissa.
• Raspberry leaves.
• Motherwort.
• Medicinal calendula.
• Tansy.
• Sweet clover.
• Agrimony.
• Dry wormwood.

It is also recommended to make wormwood tincture. Take 4 tablespoons of grass seeds, then add alcohol (500 ml) and let it brew for 3 weeks. The vessel must be shaken periodically. Then she needs to lubricate the areas covered with blisters 2-3 times a day.

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Also a good remedy are lotions based on a decoction of string. You can also squeeze the juice from a fresh aloe leaf, dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:10, and wash the organ with the resulting mixture twice a day.

What is molluscum contagiosum?

Molluscum contagiosum
A blister on the penis can be confused with molluscum contagiosum. This disease often occurs in representatives of the stronger sex. But if a man has molluscum contagiosum, there is no itching or pain. Molluscum contagiosum is a small pimple filled with a cloudy fluid. To eliminate it, various modern techniques are used: laser, cryodestruction. In addition, doctors often prescribe various medications for internal use to a man who has molluscum contagiosum on his body. The tumor should be removed, as there is a high probability of infecting the partner. If there are several rashes on a man’s body, they can be eliminated with a laser.

What do they look like? Symptoms

The disease manifests itself in the form of watery blisters with a red edge. More often - on the head of the penis. The frenulum is also affected, rashes appear on the foreskin, on the balls, in the perineum. Sometimes the infection additionally affects the pubis, abdomen, and buttocks. We wrote about anal and also herpes on the buttocks in this article.

In addition to the rash, the disease is characterized by the following symptoms:

• general malaise;
• burning and itching in intimate places;
• pain when urinating;
• swelling on the scrotum and glans penis;
• purulent discharge;
• enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area;
• gastrointestinal disorder;
• elevated temperature.

According to experts, these signs, as a rule, accompany the primary infection; during a secondary infection they may not be present.

The insidiousness of the virus lies in the fact that even during primary infection, the first 10-14 days are asymptomatic (experts call this period the latent stage of the disease).

Blisters on the penis come in the form of small blisters that are filled with fluid or pus.

Most often they have a white, transparent color, but in some cases the color can vary from brown to pale pink or red. Accompanied by itching, burning and diaper rash, swelling of the genitals.

But what to do if it itches? Scratch or endure? The answer is clear - under no circumstances is it recommended to scratch blisters in the intimate area, as there is a high probability that you can spread the infection throughout the body.

Or vice versa, introduce a virus or infection into the affected area of ​​the skin.

Treatment of blisters on the penis

You should not try to get rid of rashes on the penis on your own. If a man has blisters on his penis, he needs to consult a urologist or venereologist. The doctor will be able to accurately determine the cause of the rash on the body. If a representative of the stronger sex has blisters on his penis, he should abstain from intimate relationships and alcoholic beverages for the duration of treatment.

Acyclovir

If a man has genital herpes, antiviral agents and antifungal medications are prescribed. The duration of the treatment course and the exact dosage are determined by a specialist. The drug "Acyclovir" helps eliminate the symptoms of genital herpes. The product is available in various dosage forms:

• Ointments.
• Pills.
• Injection.

The drug suppresses the activity of the virus; it should be used in combination with medications that help improve immunity. Treatment is recommended to begin at an early stage of the disease.

Other diseases

Genital herpes in men rarely reminds itself of relapses. The same cannot be said about women. Experts explain this by the stability of immunity in representatives of the stronger sex.

A male relapse is usually associated with some serious illness or exacerbation of chronic diseases, with stress, hypothermia or seasonal vitamin deficiency, which makes a person vulnerable to various infections.

Since the symptoms during a relapse are blurred and sometimes completely absent, the man looks completely healthy.

Therefore, even if a single pimple pops up on the pubis or penis, we cannot exclude the possibility that this could happen due to the activation of the virus.

Even if the alarm is false, caution in intimate relationships and a visit to the doctor will not be superfluous.

And one more thing characteristic of relapses: if painful symptoms do appear (redness, rash, itching), coping with the problem is much easier than with a primary infection, especially if you start smearing the sores in a timely manner.

White, pink or red blisters on the head of the penis may also indicate that a man has the following ailments:

• Syphilis. Other symptoms: indurative swelling of the lymph nodes, purulent formation on the palatine tonsil, rash all over the body.
• Chlamydia. Other symptoms: pain when urinating, discharge from the urethra (yellow or colorless), unpleasant odors, swelling of the testicles, itching at the opening of the urethra, cloudy urine.
• Gonorrhea. Other symptoms: frequent urge to urinate, pain and burning sensation experienced during it, purulent-serous leucorrhoea, cloudy urine, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, redness and swelling of the mucous membranes.
• Trichomoniasis. Other symptoms: redness and swelling of the foreskin, pain, burning and itching in the glans penis, purulent mucous discharge.
• Pubic lice and scabies. The main symptoms are constant severe itching and small pinpoint rashes.

Preventive actions

In order to reduce the likelihood of blisters appearing on the penis, a man should wash himself regularly. A representative of a strong force must refuse casual sexual relations. After unprotected sexual intercourse, it is recommended to treat the penis with solutions with antiseptic and antimicrobial properties (Miramistin or Chlorhexidine). You should not smear the penis with iodine or brilliant green: this can lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of the glans.

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