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Additionally, syphilis can cause painless red sores on the penis, called chancres. Finally, human papillomavirus (HPV), can cause genital warts and Bowenoid papulosis.”
Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. [1] Balanoposthitis is the proper term when the foreskin is also affected. [ 1 ] Balanitis on boys in diapers must be distinguished from redness caused by ammoniacal dermatitis .
Genital herpes ulcers. A genital ulcer is an open sore located on the genital area, which includes the vulva, penis, perianal region, or anus. Genital ulcers are most commonly caused by infectious agents (fungal infections, secondary bacterial infections, or sexually transmitted infections such as genital herpes, syphilis or chancroid).
Small, superficial, relatively painless ulcer. Giant chancroid: Large granulomatous ulcer at the site of a ruptured inguinal bubo, extending beyond its margins. Follicular chancroid: Seen in females in association with hair follicles of the labia majora and pubis; initial follicular pustule evolves into a classic ulcer at the site. Transient ...
Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...
Balanitis circinata (also known as circinate balanitis) is a skin condition comprising a serpiginous ring-shaped dermatitis of the glans penis. [1] While circinate balanitis is one of the most common cutaneous manifestations of reactive arthritis, it can also occur independently.
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease, of unknown cause, which can affect any body part of any person, but has a strong preference for the genitals (penis, vulva), and is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans when it affects the penis. Lichen sclerosus is not contagious.
Glans penis with pearly penile papules: Specialty: Dermatology: Symptoms: Normal, painless, small bumps on ridge of glans of the human penis [2] Usual onset: Age 20-30 years [3] Diagnostic method: Visualisation [3] Differential diagnosis: Genital warts, molluscum contagiosum, sebaceous hyperplasia, lichen nitidus [2] Treatment