Fungus on the penis is often the cause of non-compliance with the basic rules of body care. Pathology can develop under the influence of various types of pathogens. Infection occurs in various ways. All fungal lesions have similar symptoms. For this reason, do not self-medicate. Therapy is performed only after an accurate diagnosis in a medical center.
Causes of the development of the disease
Fungus affects the male genital organs under the influence of various factors. There are several ways of development of the disease:
- Non-observance of the rules of care for the sex organs;
- Sexually transmitted infection;
- Decreased protective properties of the body;
- Hormonal changes;
- Pathogenic environmental factors;
- Incorrect power.
The main cause of fungal infection is the failure to follow the rules of genital care. Personal hygiene involves frequent washing of the penis under warm running water. The procedure allows to eliminate microbes that hit the penis during the day in a timely manner. If a man does not observe personal hygiene, various pathological processes develop. Fungal infection of the penis is common.
The way of infection during sexual intercourse is also common. Unprotected sex can cause damage to the penis by various pathological processes. If the partner is a constant, then it is necessary to use a condom. It will reduce the risk of getting pathogens into the urethral canal.
Immunity is the body's defense system against various pathologies. Under the influence of adverse environmental conditions, immune protection may weaken. This entails the activation of pathological processes. Fungus in this pathway of lesion arises from its own microflora. There is an increase in the life activity of a conditionally pathogenic microflora. Microorganisms attack useful substances and take their place. There is a change in the composition of its own microflora.
Fungus is often observed on the penis when the hormonal background changes. The failure is accompanied by a change in the amount of testosterone produced. The hormone participates in the work of the reproductive system and the formation of secondary masculine traits. If the hormonal background is disturbed, the microflora of the skin changes. This phenomenon is often observed in children during adolescence. At this time there is a hormonal adjustment, a constant background is established. In adolescents, various fungal infections of the skin are detected. Boys can notice eruptions on the penis. After the establishment of the hormonal system, pathology disappears on its own.
It is necessary to take into account pathological factors of the environment. The ideal habitat for a pathogenic microorganism is moisture. Humidity of the genital organs is constant. If there is an increase in sweating, then there is a change in microflora. Sweating is intensified with active exercise, heavy physical exertion. It is also dangerous to stay in damp swimming trunks for a long time.
Pathological factors include malnutrition. Frequent consumption of food, which includes acute spices, causes the activation of a conditionally pathogenic microflora. Sharp and fried foods can cause fungus to appear on the penis.
The concomitant treatment with antibiotic drugs may become an irritant. Antibiotics have activity against many pathogenic bacteria. But they have a disastrous effect on their own microflora. The site of tissue, on which the microflora died, is populated by other microorganisms. This way of development is accompanied by candidiasis of the penis.
Symptoms of penile lesions
Fungus on the genitals is accompanied by the appearance of a variety of symptoms. The following unpleasant phenomena are distinguished:
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Various eruptions on the head and trunk of the penis; - Hyperemia of the skin;
- Appearance of plaque or excreta;
- Unpleasant sensations when urinating.
Depending on the species of the fungus, the rashes have different characteristics. A multiple rash or spots with a separate localization may appear on the penis. The surface of the spots has different properties. Rashes are divided into dry and wet. The presence of fungus on the penis causes flushing of the skin of the penis. At this type of disease the head of the penis becomes inflamed. Some types of fungus are accompanied by the formation of plaque on the surface of the head. The launched form of pathology entails the appearance of secretions from the urethral canal.
External signs are accompanied by the appearance of soreness and burning. These symptoms do not allow a man to wear tight clothing for a long time. With intense sweating, uncomfortable symptoms become worse.
Diagnosis of pathology
To establish a kind of a fungus, which settled on the skin of the penis, it is possible only in the laboratory. For this, it is necessary to pass a sample of microflora from the urethral canal. In the presence of a swab, a swab is taken from the external genitalia. The procedure is painful, but it is impossible to establish the cause of the disease without it.
Completion of the analysis requires a man to perform a number of preparatory activities. Before the analysis it is forbidden to use antibacterial soap. It has a harmful effect on all kinds of bacteria and fungi. If the wash is performed before the swab is handed over, the results will be uninformative. It is also necessary to refrain from alcoholic cocktails. Especially from beer drinks, the fungal infection develops more intensively. This is due to the presence of yeast in a foam drink.
During the diagnosis and treatment it is necessary to avoid sexual contact. A fungal infection can pass to a partner. The danger lies in the additional complication of the course of the infection.
After proper preparation and collection the smear is sent for examination to the laboratory. Determination of the type and type of fungus is accompanied by the identification of its sensitivity to antibiotic agents. The drug, which shows the highest efficacy, is prescribed as the main treatment.
Treatment of genital infections
Fungal diseases are treated with several groups of drugs. The following medicines are used for therapy:
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Antifungal drugs; - Antibiotic agents;
- Local anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Immunostimulants.
The main treatment is performed with antifungal drugs. They are divided into preparations for internal use and local use. Locally, it is necessary to apply the product on the clean, dry surface of the penis. Internal medications are usually taken once a day, preferably on a full stomach. Medicines in this group are toxic to the body. Reduce the adverse reactions can be an additional intake of drugs that normalize the intestinal microflora. Antibiotics are selected in the laboratory and appointed by a specialist. Independently such means should not be accepted.
To reduce itching of the penis, you need to use a different tray. With a member of the fungus, you can use a decoction of oak bark. It nicely eliminates an unpleasant symptom and reduces burning sensation.
Prevention of
The fungus on the surface of the penis is effectively treated by treatment. You can independently reduce the risk of pathology. To do this, you must follow the rules of care for the sex organs. For washing, you must use individual accessories. The towel for the genitals must be separate.
You should also change your underwear daily. This will help to remove high humidity from the genitals. During the day, natural secretions and sweat accumulate on the tissue. If the panties are changed less often, various infections develop on the surface of the tissue. From the surface, microorganisms enter the urethra and cause a pathological process.
Contraceptive should be used. Many women are carriers of bacteria. If they get into the male microflora, they become activated and cause the disease. If infection has already occurred, sexual dormancy should be observed during the treatment period.
Any bacterial and fungal infections of the genitals must be treated. Therapy should be carried out by a specialist. Only a doctor can correctly determine the type of fungus and choose the right treatment.
