What are the causes of blisters on the penis?

Due to the erosion of bad Western culture, many male friends in our country have certain bad habits, which directly leads to their inappropriate lifestyle. Because of the openness in gender relations, they suffer from various sexually transmitted diseases. Some people asked: Is the blisters on the penis a sexually transmitted disease? The following is a detailed introduction to the causes of blisters on the penis.

1. Genital infection causes small blisters on the glans

Experts say that the main characteristics of genital blisters include: simple herpes that occurs in the genital area, which is a viral infectious skin disease with an incubation period of 2-7 days. It is more common in men on the foreskin, glans or coronal sulcus, and occasionally in the urethra. After infection, the genital area often has burning, itching or abnormal sensations before the blisters appear, followed by the local appearance of light red spots or papules, and on this basis, clusters of tense blisters and erythema ranging in size from sesame to mung beans appear. The blisters are clear at first, and gradually become turbid or even purulent. The blisters have thin walls, erosion after breaking, and small pus blisters with a burning sensation. Some form ulcers, which are painful and more obvious after being touched.

2. Symptoms of small blisters on the glans caused by balanitis

Experts point out that the main characteristics of the glans blister are: in the early stage of balanitis, blisters can be seen on the foreskin and glans, edema and congestion on the surface, redness around the urethral opening, wounds and erosions, and can develop into superficial ulcers with purulent secretions flowing out. Patients may feel itching or burning in the glans penis, followed by pain. After erosion, pus may flow and have a foul odor. In severe cases, there will also be fatigue, low fever, enlarged and tender inguinal lymph nodes.

In addition, if it is candidal balanitis caused by fungal infection, the symptoms are erythema of the glans mucosa, local edema, smooth appearance, mild desquamation of the edges, and papules and small abscesses that expand to form glans erosion. Recurrent candidal balanitis can also cause foreskin dryness and cracking, fibrosis and sclerosis of the glans.

It turns out that there are many reasons why blisters appear on a man's penis. If you have blisters on your penis and you don't know why you have blisters on your penis, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to see a doctor. Only through professional examination by a doctor can the specific cause of the blisters on your penis be determined.