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Many modern men are faced with such a problem as a boil on the penis. Even modern conditions and improved human hygiene have not reduced the frequency of abscesses on the penis.
Characteristics of the problem
Boils occur on areas of the skin that have sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The sebaceous glands of the penis are located in large numbers on the foreskin. It is for this reason that rashes often occur in this area. There are sparse hair follicles on the shaft of the penis. The hair root is located in a special bed. The sebaceous papilla emerges from the bed. It brings excess fat to the surface. If the bed is not cleared, a blockage occurs. Fat continues to accumulate under the hardened shell. Excess secretions cause inflammation of the hair bed. Externally, this process is accompanied by the appearance of a boil or pimple.
Boils can have different etiologies. They differ in quantity. One or several boils may appear on the skin. When multiple rashes appear, furunculosis is diagnosed.
Causes and associated symptoms
White discharge under the head in men appears due to the penetration of pathogenic bacteria into the urethra and their active reproduction. The immune system is the first to react to the appearance of infectious agents; as a result of this reaction, the number of leukocytes in the blood increases. They begin to attack microorganisms, and with them the cells of the damaged epithelium. All these elements form a cloudy exudate - pus. Pathologies for which the discharge of purulent discharge is considered a characteristic symptom can be divided into two large categories.
Specific
These are diseases caused by infections that are transmitted during sexual intercourse (that is, they penetrate from the outside). The most common types in this group are the following.
Gonorrhea
A common sexually transmitted disease, the causative agent of which is considered to be Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection occurs sexually, the source is a sick person. The incubation period is 2-5 days, after which gonococcal urethritis begins to develop. It is characterized by the following symptoms:
- thick and abundant purulent discharge of yellow color with a greenish tint;
- strong unpleasant odor;
- itching, burning and pain along the urethra during and after urination.
In persons with weakened immunity, the process generalizes, involving the skin, joints, heart, liver, and central nervous system.
Chlamydia
This term unites a whole group of diseases caused by chlamydia - intracellular parasites. The main route of infection is sexual, contact and household transmission of infection occurs extremely rarely. The disease is acute with clear clinical manifestations:
- glassy mucopurulent discharge of transparent or white color;
- burning and itching when urinating;
- pain in the groin area radiating to the lower back, lower abdomen, anus;
- swelling, hyperemia of the external urethral opening;
- general signs of intoxication: weakness, chills, hyperthermia, decreased performance.
After a few days, the symptoms disappear, which means that the disease has become chronic.
Gardnerellosis
Previously, it was believed that this disease develops exclusively in women, and the pathogen, once in the male urethra, does not cause pathological changes, but is excreted in urine within 2-3 days. Later it was proven that infectious agents are able to “linger” in the body, resulting in a sluggish process. Pathology can be determined by the following signs:
- periodically appearing purulent exudate, white discharge after sex on the penis;
- extremely unpleasant odor, reminiscent of rotten fish;
- burning and pain during urination.
To avoid the development of inflammatory processes in the future, it is important to diagnose the pathology in a timely manner and carry out a course of therapy.
Nonspecific
Pathologies caused by microbes that multiply directly in the body. The most common diseases belonging to this group are posthitis, balanitis, prostatitis.
Balanoposthitis
It is an inflammation of the head of the penis involving the foreskin. The direct causes of the development of the disease include nonspecific infections, dermatological problems, autoimmune disorders, failure to comply with personal hygiene rules, and mechanical damage (wearing tight or synthetic underwear). Classic symptoms of balanoposthitis are:
- profuse purulent discharge of yellow or white color;
- the appearance of a specific plaque;
- dryness and hyperemia of the foreskin;
- irritation of the mucous membrane of the head of the penis, the appearance of a rash, ulceration.
With the development of childhood balanoposthitis, pus may also appear from the penis. The infection can spread along an ascending path, which can lead to dangerous complications in the future.
Prostatitis in advanced form
A common pathology characterized by inflammatory damage to prostate tissue. The course of the process is accompanied by the appearance of cloudy impurities during urination. In the absence of therapy, impotence may develop. The following symptoms are considered characteristic:
- purulent discharge, the volume of which increases with exacerbation;
- obstructed urine outflow, rarely – its cessation;
- weakening of erection;
- intense pain in the perineum, radiating to the sacrum, lower back, testicles, rectum.
Less common in medical practice are diseases of a mixed type, when laboratory tests reveal microorganisms of both types.
Causes of growths on the penis
Boils on the genitals occur under the influence of various factors. Experts divide them into two large groups:
- External reasons;
- Internal factors.
External reasons are related to the characteristics of the environment and compliance with basic rules of personal hygiene. Internal factors depend on the functioning of various body systems.
External causes arise against the background of harmful environmental influences. These include shaving the genitals, temperature changes, and incorrectly selected underwear.
Shaving the genitals can cause injury to the skin. Various pathogenic organisms enter the wound. Under their influence, dead tissue cells, sebaceous secretions and bacteria accumulate on the surface of the wound. This mixture causes a strong inflammatory process. To prevent this from happening, experts recommend following a number of rules.
Underwear is not always made from natural fabrics. Tight boxers made of synthetic material have become fashionable among modern men. When wearing such underwear for a long time, chafing occurs on the surface of the skin. Rubbing is an ideal breeding ground for staphylococci. The bacterium has a detrimental effect on the positive microflora of the reproductive system and tissue cells. The frequent appearance of chafing provokes a systematic form of furunculosis.
Temperature changes also have a pathological effect on the condition of the sebaceous glands of the penis. With severe hypothermia, there is an increase in the production of lard. If cleansing does not occur in a short period of time, then multiple rashes appear. Such boils must be treated with medications for internal and external use.
Internal factors are of great importance in the appearance of boils on the penis. A common cause of furunculosis is a decrease in the body's immune defense. This can happen against the background of a long-term lack of vitamins and minerals in food, severe hypothermia, or treatment of concomitant diseases. In this case, the body quickly becomes infected with pathogenic microorganisms. Microbes have a detrimental effect on the sebaceous glands. Boils appear not only on the penis, but also in the armpit. Therapy is carried out using immunomodulatory agents and antiviral drugs.
Boils also occur in people suffering from hormonal changes and diabetes. Hormones play an important role in the functioning of the glands. If the production of hormones is disrupted, then the normal functioning of the omentum is impossible. Treatment is carried out by a dermatologist together with an endocrinologist.
Prevention of abscess formation on the penis
In order to avoid recurrence of the problem, you should follow a number of simple rules.
Symptoms of the problem
The boil develops gradually in several stages. At the first stage of development, a man develops a small lump on the penis. The seal surface is red and hot. At this stage, the gland becomes blocked. A large amount of sebum has not yet accumulated in the omentum. The treatment gives a quick effect without additional opening of the boil.
At the second stage, a cone-shaped neoplasm with a white center appears on the surface of the penis. A large amount of fat accumulates inside the boil. A rod forms in the center of the cluster. The end of the rod forms the head of the boil. At this stage, surgical opening of the tumor is necessary.
The third stage is characterized by independent opening of the boil. The exit of fat and pus is carried out along the walls of the rod. It remains inside the neoplasm. It can be eliminated by washing the wound with an antiseptic solution. In severe cases, sebum and pus are removed into the inner layers of the skin. In this case, a septic lesion of the dermis appears. This complication can only be solved by surgery.
"Levomekol": how to use for a boil on the penis
This remedy has established itself as one of the cheapest and most effective in the treatment of purulent abscesses. A boil on the head of the penis requires the most delicate treatment, since the skin in this area is very thin and sensitive.
How to use Levomekol? Apply a thin layer to the abscess itself and the area around it. If there are areas on the skin where ulcers can also form (at first a small red bump appears, slightly painful when pressed), you should lubricate them too.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is made by taking fluid from the boil for microscopic examination. This is necessary to prescribe the correct treatment. The fluid contains purulent fibers, dead tissue cells and pathogens.
Microorganisms are placed in a special environment favorable for reproduction. The colony is growing rapidly. Experts can easily determine the type of bacteria. After this, the effectiveness of antibiotics against this microorganism is checked. The drug, whose effectiveness exceeds 70%, is prescribed for the treatment of men.
List of effective treatments
Whether to treat a boil at home or go to the hospital is up to everyone to decide for themselves. Of course, surgery allows you to get rid of the problem radically and quickly. But treatment at home is less traumatic for the patient’s psyche.
List of remedies and ointments that will help speed up the maturation of an abscess:
How to treat a boil on the penis using these remedies is described below. Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, one or several methods can be used simultaneously.
Causes
Discharge from the urethra is physiological and pathological in nature. Physiological secretions include the secretion of the sex glands, which appears during arousal. It is a clear viscous liquid that does not cause discomfort. Apart from secretions, urine, and sperm, nothing else should be released from the head. If there is a problem, then it’s time to look for the cause.
The cause of purulent discharge from the penis is infectious:
- ureaplasmosis. It is provoked by bacteria that multiply on mucous membranes;
- trichomoniasis. A common sexually transmitted disease transmitted through sexual and other means;
- chlamydia;
- gonorrhea;
- mycoplasmosis.
