Foreskin acne

The male penis is the main reproductive organ of men. It is composed of foreskin, corpus cavernosum and other parts. When sexually stimulated, the corpus cavernosum will become congested and swollen, causing the penis to become hard. It is also the basis for male and female lovers to have sex. However, due to its wrinkled nature, the foreskin is also an area that is easy to hide dirt. If you do not pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the penis, you will face skin problems such as acne.

1. Acne on foreskin

Based on the situation you described, it is likely to be caused by folliculitis. This is a common dermatological disease. It can usually be treated by disinfecting with iodine and applying Bactroban topically.

2. Causes of pimples on foreskin

1. Condyloma acuminatum

It usually occurs 3 weeks to 8 months after sexual contact. The lesions are located on the glans penis, coronal sulcus, frenulum of prepuce, urethral opening, etc. They are soft papillary fleshy bumps that are grayish white, light yellow or pink in color and bleed easily when touched. They can be single or densely clustered, a bit like cauliflower. They can be treated with laser or plasma removal.

2. Contagious soft warts

It usually occurs 2-7 weeks after sexual contact, and manifests as a hemispherical papule with a diameter of 3-6 mm, with a central depression. If the papule is squeezed, a white cheese-like substance can be squeezed out. During treatment, it can be scraped off with a sharp curette, and then iodine or carbonic acid is applied, and pressure is applied to stop bleeding. Cryotherapy can also be used.

3. Fungal glansitis

It is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. It usually occurs in patients who have undergone circumcision. The glans penis is shiny red and has small abscesses or papules on the surface. It can be treated by taking Risula orally and applying antifungal ointment externally.

3. Infection caused by non-sexual contact

1. Pearly papules: They are common in normal people aged 20-30. The papules are 1-2 mm in diameter, and are small pearly gray-white bumps. There are many of them, which can be arranged in two rows and distributed on the edge of the coronal groove. This type of papule does not cause discomfort and does not require treatment.

2. Tuberculosis of the glans penis: The disease progresses slowly, manifested by the appearance of small brown bumps on the glans penis or coronal sulcus, which may rupture and form ulcers.

3. Villous papilloma: There are millet-like swellings at the edge of the coronal sulcus, which are pink papillary protrusions arranged in neat rows. They are particularly obvious and hard when the penis is erect. There is no pain or other discomfort at ordinary times, but it can damage the vaginal mucosa of the woman during sexual intercourse. It can be surgically removed during treatment.

4. Psoriasis: It only occurs on the penis and not on other parts of the body, so it is difficult to identify. It is manifested as red papules with clear edges on the head of the penis, without the silvery white scales that are unique to psoriasis. If it grows on the penis shaft, there may be scales.