Why do I have pimples on my glans?

In many cases, pimples on the glans correspond to what is known as pearly papules. These are small bumps that are usually present on the head of the penis and that appear flesh or whitish in color and a shiny appearance. It is an anatomical peculiarity of man and unlike what many believe, do not constitute a health problem nor are they an infectious condition. In fact, it is a peculiarity that is observed in many men from birth, although the bumps tend to develop and grow as one advances in age.

Its causes are unknown, but it has been indicated that they could be hereditary or that they are produced due to a saturation of the sweat glands and the pores located in the skin of the penis.

Treatment of pearly papules

• As it is not a disease, it is not a condition that must be treated medically. However, many men look for a solution because they find that it is an aesthetic problem for them and that it generates insecurity.
• They can only be removed by cosmetic surgery techniques, such as the CO2 laser.
• In no case should you try to burst the pimples, as irritations, pain, wounds and severe infections could occur.

Another possible causes of pimples on the glans son the so-called Fordyce spots. Similarly, these are also small benign bumps that look like white or yellowish bumps on the penis. They are present from birth, but they grow and increase in size over the years, especially after puberty.

Fordyce spots are the result of a blockage of the sebaceous glands in the skin and do not cause any type of symptoms or constitute a disease. However, they can pose an aesthetic problem for men and can only be eliminated or reduced by laser techniques or minor surgical interventions.

Balanitis is inflammation of the glans, but when this condition is caused by an overgrowth of yeast candida albicans, acquires the name of candidal balanitis, which can cause the appearance of pimples on the glans that itch.

In addition to the appearance of a rash (red and white dots) on the head of the penis, there may be other symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, abnormal secretions and discomfort during sexual intercourse. This yeast infection is usually caused by having had sex with a woman who had a vaginal yeast infection, but it is also possible to suffer it when the immune system is very weakened, you have diabetes or excessive sugar consumption, among other factors.

Treatment of candidal balanitis

• Antifungal treatment should be started, which can be administered topically or orally, as recommended by the physician.
• It is also important to temporarily suspend sexual intercourse until the infection is completely cured.
• It is necessary to maintain good intimate hygiene, watch your diet, use a condom in all sexual relationships and keep glucose levels under control in case of diabetes. These are steps that help prevent genital yeast infection.

There are some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) what can cause pimples to appear on the penis, although in these cases the bumps will be accompanied by other symptoms that should not be ignored. Here are what these STDs are:

Genital warts

These skin formations are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which is contracted through skin-to-skin contact, usually during sexual intercourse. They are kind of soft masses, the same color as the dermis and that they can look raised or flat, with different sizes and be located on the penis, scrotum, around the anus, groin or thighs.

An early diagnosis is necessary to start the appropriate treatment to help control the appearance of warts, since HPV does not have a definitive cure. In the following article we explain how to treat human papillomavirus.

Genital herpes

This STD is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 and although it can be asymptomatic, when it does manifest, men can present a kind of small, painful blisters on the penis, scrotum, around the anus, buttocks, or thighs. In addition, they may also experience other symptoms such as general malaise, fever, muscle pain, and swollen groin lymph nodes.

Genital hepes also has no cure, antiviral drugs can be prescribed to reduce the intensity of symptoms and control the frequency of outbreaks. In the following article we show how to recognize genital herpes.

Molluscum contagiosum

It is an infection caused by a virus from the family of the proxivirus It can be spread through sexual intercourse if the lesions are on the genitals and come into contact with them. A kind of blisters appear on the genitals with a pink color or very similar to that of the skin and usually contain a white central nucleus. You must go to the doctor quickly to prevent the growth of the lesions and start the most appropriate treatment in each case.

Another condition that can answer the question of why do I have pimples on my glans penis is psoriasis. This is a chronic skin disease that can affect different parts of the body and when in the case of men it affects the genitals, a series of Red spots in this, cracks in the skin, itching and problems with erection.

It is very important to keep psoriasis outbreaks under control through timely treatments and use moisturizers that help heal the skin. It is also advisable to use a condom in all sexual relations so that the skin of the penis does not become inflamed. In the following article we explain in detail How to treat psoriasis.

And when do the pimples on the penis appear after having had sexual intercourse? This is something that can happen to many men as a result of a very rough friction during penetration, which ends up causing irritation, inflammation and red bumps on the glans.

This type of injury to the penis can also occur if a man masturbates excessively, but it usually disappears with the passage of days. In the event that this is not the case and the symptoms persist, it is important to consult your doctor.

• Scabies.
• Allergic reactions due to the use of aggressive and irritating soaps or intimate hygiene products.
• Lichen planus.
• Poor hygiene

This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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