Penile rashes can be caused by STDs, allergic reactions, skin infections, and ongoing skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. Men should seek medical attention if they suspect an infection caught during sexual activity. Allergic reactions can be caused by a variety of irritants, including chemicals from detergents, soaps, lotions, perfumes, and latex. Tight clothing can cause fungal infections such as jock itch.
There are a number of common reasons a man may develop a rash on the penis. It can be the result of a sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia, herpes or syphilis. Rashes on the penis are sometimes caused by an allergic reaction to an irritant that comes into contact with the skin. Infections, whether from bacteria, fungi, or parasites, are another common problem that often leads to penile rashes. Men with a chronic condition that causes skin rashes, such as psoriasis or eczema, may find that it tends to affect the penis and surrounding groin skin.
Some of the major causes of penile rashes are STDs or STDs. A number of STDs including herpes, genital warts, and chlamydia can cause rashes along the penis and surrounding groin skin, as well as sores, blisters, and irritation. Men who suspect their rash is due to an infection caught during sexual activity should speak to a doctor, as medications or other treatments are usually needed to clear up the problem.
Allergic reactions can also often lead to a rash on the penis. There are a wide variety of irritants that can cause contact dermatitis in the genital area. Chemicals from dyes or detergents used on clothes may be to blame, as can soaps, lotions or perfumes. Plants such as poison ivy or oak sometimes cause skin irritation and rashes if they come into contact with the penis. Some men are allergic to latex and therefore may have an allergic reaction from using condoms made with it.
Penile rashes also occur due to skin infections. Bacterial infections such as impetigo can cause them. Fungal infections such as yeast infections or tinea cruris, also known as jock itch, can also easily grow in this area, particularly if a man wears tight underwear or pants that cause the groin to become hot or clammy due to perspiration for long periods of time. Parasitic scabies can also cause a rash on the penis.
Sometimes ongoing skin conditions tend to cause rashes on the penis as well. Both eczema and psoriasis can lead to scaly, itchy, and irritated patches on the groin and other parts of the body. Rashes caused by these conditions tend to appear in response to stress, skin irritation, or other triggers, and then clear up for periods of time before flaring up again.
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