A hard lump grew at the base of the penis

The male penis is a reproductive organ, and its main function is to help excrete urine and sperm, and successfully give birth to the next generation. The penis is a very important organ for men, so we should pay more attention to its health issues. Some men may find a hard lump at the base of the penis, which is an extremely abnormal phenomenon. Let's analyze what's going on.

Folliculitis

Folliculitis refers to a purulent inflammation caused by Staphylococcus aureus invading the hair follicles. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is named differently according to the location and shape of the disease, such as large pearly acne, intercurrent acne, sheep's beard acne, cricket infection, cricket infection, eel arch head, etc. This disease is prone to occur on the head, neck, buttocks, perianal area or other parts of the body, and has a tendency to relapse. It often occurs in multiple places, is stubborn in nature, and is difficult to heal. This disease is a purulent inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the entire hair follicle. It starts as a red papule, which gradually evolves into papular pustules, which are isolated and scattered, and are slightly painful. In adults, it mainly occurs in hairy areas, and in children, it is more common on the head. The rashes can sometimes merge with each other, and small patches of alopecia may remain after healing.

Causes of Disease

Folliculitis has many causes, and is common in patients with low immunity or diabetes. In addition, hair pulling, scratching, skin stains, local honey bandages, skin damage, frequent contact with tar substances, or long-term use of tar ointments or corticosteroid drugs, as well as frequent friction of the skin are all stimuli that induce this disease.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, folliculitis is mostly caused by internal accumulation of damp heat, external heat evil, fumigation of the lung system, accumulation of skin, long-term accumulation of heat, excessive heat, flesh rot, pus, pus toxins spread, interpenetrating, and causing this disease. Or it may be caused by a weak constitution, weak defense, external heat toxins; or it may be caused by dirty skin, invasion of wind toxins, and external wind toxins.

Modern medicine believes that the pathogen of this disease is Staphylococcus aureus, occasionally Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli. It mainly occurs in patients with low immunity or diabetes. It is mostly caused by scratching, skin damage, pathogens taking the opportunity to invade hair follicles, and causing inflammation. It may be related to occupation or certain treatment factors. Frequent contact with tar substances, or long-term use of tar substances or corticosteroid hormone drugs, and frequent friction and other stimulation of the skin are all inducing factors of this disease. Occupational contact with mineral oil, asphalt, coal tar, topical corticosteroid ointment, tar ointment, and wound dressing therapy can all cause folliculitis.