Pigmented spots on the penis are formed for various reasons. Any changes in the color of the skin lead to a strong sex in excitement. It is necessary to seek the advice of a dermatologist. The expert will help to find out, for what reasons there was a pigmentation. Self-medication is not worth it, can develop side diseases.
What causes the development of the pathology of
Changes in the coloration of skin areas on the penis depends on various factors. A man should know what causes lead to pigmentation. Specialists identify the following factors:
- Various bacterial diseases;
- Skin trauma;
- Allergic reactions;
- Vitiligo.
The most common cause of spots on the penis is a bacterial infection. Danger is represented by all bacterial pathologies. They cause tissue necrosis, are accompanied by an inflammatory process, affect the health of surrounding organs. When spots appear, bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, gonococcus and chlamydia are often found. They affect the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases, which are difficult to treat.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune pathology. With this kind of disease, the natural pigmentation disappears in some parts of the skin of the penis. Cells - melanocytes cease to produce pigment, skin fades and becomes white. The disease develops for unknown reasons and gives its owner a lot of inconvenience.
Trauma of the skin of the genital organs entails infection of the epidermis with various microorganisms. Under their influence, the epidermis cells die. On the surface of the skin a scar is formed. Scar tissue differs in color from the main cover. At the first stages of scarring, the skin is red-blue in color. Gradually the color of the skin changes, the scar becomes light. The color will differ from the main cover throughout life. Removing pathology can only be laser.
Allergic reactions appear under the influence of external and internal factors. Under the influence of both reasons on the penis of a man may appear small rashes. They have different shapes, can be wet or dry. An allergy is often accompanied by itching and burning. To conduct therapy, you need to identify the cause of the allergy.
A frequent cause of development of the skin pigmentation of the penis is the failure to observe personal hygiene rules. Many men wear tight underwear and do not wash their genitals in time. This leads to redness on the skin and the development of various infections.
Variety of neoplasms and symptomatology of the pathology
Spots on the penis come in various sizes, shapes and colors. It depends on the disease that affected their appearance. Specialists distinguish such types of pigmentation as:
- Rounded spots with clear boundaries, the color of which varies from brown to pink;
- Blurred pigmentation, having a dark color;
- Fine rashes of red that are accompanied by itching.
The first type of spots appears in fungal skin lesions. Fungal infections have different causes of appearance. The main type of fungus that affects the penis is Candida. Fungus of this species lives on the skin of people constantly. Under the influence of various factors, the bacterium begins to aggressively multiply and affect the skin of a person. Treatment is carried out under medical supervision.
Blurred pigmentation occurs under the influence of hormonal changes. In the body of men, there are various hormones that affect the normal functioning of the reproductive system. The main role is played by the hormone testosterone and estradiol.
If the level of estradiol is disturbed, or rather falls, then the endometrium cells work. Melanocytes react to the decline of the hormone and begin to actively produce a pigment - melanin. The skin of the genitals, nipples and armpits darkens. Treatment consists in normalizing the level of the hormonal background.
Fine eruptions on the penis, are the most common type of pigmentation. Such specks accompany the development of an allergic reaction. At the first stages of the disease a man has a burning sensation of the skin of the penis. The development of pathology is accompanied by the itching of the affected area. On the genitals appear small spots. They can have a wet or dry surface. Treatment is accompanied by the identification of the causes of allergies.
Treatment of Penis Pigmentation
Therapy depends on the type of disease that caused the development of pigmentation. Doctors distinguish such types of medical effects as:
- Medicamentous stain removal;
- Surgical intervention;
- Cosmetic Therapy;
- Home recipes for the removal of rashes.
The most common therapy is drug treatment. Drugs are selected based on pathology. If the fungus is the cause of the rash, the patient is treated with various pharmacological groups. Fungus is dangerous because it affects several organs at the same time. Spore form of pathology penetrates the bloodstream and has a detrimental effect on the patient's liver. The adult microorganism lives on the surface of the human skin, on the nails and the scalp.
Treatment of fungus is accompanied by the simultaneous administration of tablets and the application of external medicines. Of particular importance are medicines that have activity against several species of fungi at the same time. These include terbinafine. For internal use, one tablet per day is prescribed. Treatment is carried out for 28 days. If there are residual pigmented areas, the therapy is extended to three months.
External it is necessary to use creams, which are applied twice a day. Before applying an antifungal drug, it is necessary to treat the affected area with an antibacterial agent. For this, an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine, sterile furacilin, miramistin in the form of a spray is suitable. Treatment takes one month. After the disappearance of pigments on the penis, doctors recommend that preventive measures be taken to avoid re-infection.
Allergic reactions should be treated after revealing the factor that influenced the pigmentation of the penis. For this the doctor appoints a number of procedures. After passing a full examination, specialists prescribe therapy. Drugs with antihistamine action may contain hormones. It is not recommended to use these medicines on your own. They can affect the weight of a person and the level of his hormonal background.
Antihistamines for internal use have one common side reaction: drowsiness. To avoid a decrease in activity, experts recommend taking the medicine of the latest generation. They do not have a lot of side effects and quickly eliminate the symptoms.
Injuries to the genitals are accompanied by the appearance of bruises, swelling and bruising. To eliminate such manifestations, it is necessary to use ointments that accelerate blood circulation, restore the walls of blood vessels, remove the cyanotic skin. This is suitable for heparin ointment, troxevasin gel and sinyakoff. Heparin and troxevasin ointment helps quickly eliminate swelling from the damaged area, relieves inflammation. Sinyakoff quickly eliminates the manifestation of hematoma.
To the laser method, doctors resort to removing scarring on the penis. The procedure is carried out within 20 minutes and the patient can immediately leave the clinic.
If a man has noticed that there are any pigmented rashes on the penis, he should visit a dermatologist. The doctor will help you choose the right treatment.
