What is the cause of abscess on the penis?

The penis is an important reproductive organ of men. If there is abscess on the penis, it must be treated as soon as possible. Many people don't know what is going on with abscess on the penis. In this case, we should consider whether it is due to hygiene reasons or caused by genital herpes infection.

1. Genital herpes infection

Genital herpes is caused by human herpes simplex virus (HSV). In men, it is more common on the foreskin, glans penis or coronal sulcus, and occasionally in the urethra. The virus enters the body through the respiratory tract, oral cavity, genital mucosa and broken skin, and resides in the normal mucosa, blood, saliva and sensory ganglion cells of the human body. Instructions: Patients with penile abscesses will have erythema, itching, groups of small blisters, blisters wall membranes, erosion after rupture, and ulcers in the genital area. Patients often feel pain. The symptoms are more severe during the first infection, and the recurrence rate is high. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a diagnostic examination as soon as possible, pay attention to vulvar and sexual hygiene, stop having sex during the onset of the disease, avoid spicy and stimulating food, quit smoking and drinking, and actively follow the doctor's instructions for treatment.

2. Sebaceous cyst infection

Pustules on the penis may also be caused by infection of sebaceous cysts, which are mostly caused by blockage of the external opening of the sebaceous glands. You need to go to the urology department of the hospital for examination and diagnosis. It is recommended that you can give external ichthyol ointment for symptomatic treatment, and if necessary, you need to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs for symptomatic treatment.

3. Folliculitis

The pus should be folliculitis of the skin at the base of the penis. This disease is very common and is caused by bacterial infection of the hair follicles. Now that it has ruptured and pus is flowing, it is relatively simple to deal with. It is recommended that you use iodine tincture for local disinfection, or apply Bactroban to promote the disappearance of inflammation. Pay attention to avoid spicy stimulation in your daily diet and pay attention to local cleanliness and hygiene.