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Penile cancer, or penile carcinoma, is a cancer that develops in the skin or tissues of the penis. Symptoms may include abnormal growth, an ulcer or sore on the skin of the penis, and bleeding or foul smelling discharge.
Additionally, syphilis can cause painless red sores on the penis, called chancres. Finally, human papillomavirus (HPV), can cause genital warts and Bowenoid papulosis.”
Inflammation has many possible causes, including irritation by environmental substances, certain medications, physical trauma, and infection such as bacterial, viral, or fungal. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Some of these infections are sexually transmitted , however a yeast infection , Candida balanitis , is generally not categorized as such.
Two chancres on the penile shaft, caused by primary syphilis. Chancres develop at the site of Treponema pallidum inoculation. Similarities between the conditions chancre and chancroid: [3] Both originate as pustules at the site of inoculation, and progress to ulcerated lesions; Both lesions are typically 1–2 cm in diameter
Penile Mondor's disease, or PMD, is a hereditary condition that causes painful swelling of the vein that runs along the top of the penis, according to the University of Miami Health System. Other ...
Balanitis plasmacellularis is typically asymptomatic. It appears as an orange-red, moist, glossy macular to slightly elevated plaques. Balanitis plasmacellularis most commonly effects the glans penis. The cause of balanitis plasmacellularis is unknown however heat friction and rubbing are possible contributing factors.
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.
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).