Inflammation of the penis

9Diseases of the penis, also known as the penis, are diverse. There may be infections, often sexually transmitted, which can cause skin lesions, such as genital herpes, syphilis, chancroid or sometimes be a sign of an encounter with the AIDS virus. 

These diseases can affect any or all parts of the penis, the glans, the foreskin (skin covering of the glans) of the penis sheath. Fungal infections, fungal infections are also common. Other conditions that may reach the penis as phimosis, paraphimosis, Peyronie's disease, gangrene Fournier, the fracture or misstep coitus, priapism, or cancer of the penis.

Causes of inflammation of the penis :

Inflammation penis "Fungal infections are the most common." The causes are multiple. Starting with poor hygiene or hazardous cleaning, which promote the inflammation. Just as the use of soaps or shower gels too detergents that can irritate and promote the development of bacteria.

Taking long-term antibiotics may also be involved. Furthermore, the partner can be "infected" without knowing, or you have reported.
"Just as your immunity is down for this disorder is triggered." This is also the case when one is under heavy treatments, which can cause a decrease in immunity. Diseases like diabetes, for example, can encourage the growth of this type of inflammation. Balanitis (inflammation of the glans) can sometimes be a sign. The possibility of offending agent, is also considered.

Clinical manifestations depend on the underlying disease: 

*Skin lesions in the form of a rash or a "button" in case of sexually transmitted infection or fungus.
*Itching can be combined.
*An inability to retract the foreskin when phimosis.
*A contraction of the glans at its base by the foreskin when Paraphimosis.
*Curvature of the erect penis in cases of Peyronie's disease.
*Redness and a dark tissue of the penis with fever and pain in case of Fournier's gangrene (rare).
*A sharp pain with hematoma in a context of trauma to the erect penis when missteps of coitus.
*Prolonged not passing priapism erection.
*A lesion of the penis in cases of cancer of the penis.


There are as many diagnosis as diseases of the penis. The doctor will observe at first physical signs while questioning the patient about his lifestyle, habits and family history. If they suspect an STD, an analysis of the lesion is made. 

Other diagnoses are usually clinical, and any additional examinations are performed for research impact and complications. In the case of cancer, a MRI is sometimes required.

Treatments depend on the cause of the disease affecting the penis: 

The treatment of infection, or mechanism causing the symptoms. In cancer, amputation of the penis is sometimes necessary.