It happens that in the genital area of a man suddenly appear incomprehensible spots of different colors. They can be in the form of dots, stripes, or have no borders at all. In some cases, they indicate the presence of certain diseases in the body, in which it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. It is important to identify such diseases in time to avoid possible complications. Red spots on the scrotum in a man can be of a different shade. In some cases, the color of the formations is so inconspicuous that it is not easy to determine them on the body. As a rule, such formations report the presence of sexually transmitted, skin and internal diseases in the body.
Diseases in the body
The causes of red spots on the scrotum in a man are the following pathologies:
- allergic reactions;
- penetration of bacteria into the body;
- genital herpes (pain syndrome, swelling of the scrotum and rashes);
- fungal infection (itching, burning sensation, redness of the testicles, characteristic plaque);
- sexually transmitted infections;
- pubic pediculosis;
- scabies;
- athlete'sgroin;
- erythrasma.
The main causes of the development of the disease are the following:
- Immune system defense problems;
- failure to follow basic hygiene rules;
- long-term use of pharmacological agents;
- problems with the metabolic process in the body or sex with an infected person.
In most cases, along with spots, a man has the following symptoms: burning, swelling, itching and inflammation.
Recently, doctors often detect epidermophytosis, which appears as a result of a fungal infection. In this case, small spots appear on the scrotum, which eventually increase in size and change their color to purple. After that, blisters with inflamed effusion and scales form on the affected area of the body. Over time, all diseased areas are combined into a large focus, which lags behind the body along the edges. The disease is characterized by its chronic character with periods of relapses and remissions.
Appearance of dark spots
Dark-colored spots on the male scrotum are most often simple moles or the result of blockage of the sebaceous gland. For example, an angiokeratoma is formed during severe disruptions in the production of hormones in a man's body, so it does not pose a particular danger to his he alth. It can also appear as a result of trauma to the genital organs or problems with fat metabolism.
A dark spot is a symptom of the presence inthe body of contact dermatitis, strong rubbing of the inguinal region with synthetic underwear, or the onset of an irritation process. It most often develops when wearing tight synthetic underwear for a long time, using aggressive personal care products, or using a poor quality condom. In this case, against the background of dark spots in the body of a man, accompanying symptoms occur in the form of itching on the skin, burning, discomfort in the scrotum, redness of the genital organs, and swelling of the skin.
Atheroma damage
Atheroma is a common lesion, as a result of which a large formation appears on the genitals. It occurs when the lumen of the sebaceous glands is blocked. The spot is a benign formation and reflects problems with the operation of some systems. The main reason for this process is excessive testosterone production, hyperhidrosis and severe physical overstrain.
Blue or black spots on this organ can appear when bruised, they represent a bruise or hemorrhage. If any spots appear on the body, it is important to immediately seek help from a doctor who will conduct an examination and prescribe a diagnosis.
Providing treatment
If a man's scrotum is swollen and red rashes appear on it, then this is a serious reason to seek help from a doctor. In this case, the urologist will examine the spots on the scrotum, make a diagnosis and prescribe an effective treatment. The method of treatment of the lesion will directly depend on the reason whyit appeared.
In some cases, to get rid of stains, just following preventive measures is enough, in others, long-term and complex treatment is required. In rare cases, the doctor prescribes surgery.
Medications
Most often, for the treatment of red formations, the doctor prescribes the following medications:
- antibiotics;
- antivirals;
- antimycotic drugs;
- immunostimulants;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antihistamines;
- ointments, creams and gels if the scrotum is swollen;
- special vitamin complexes.
When determining the human papillomavirus or oncological formation in the genitals, the doctor prescribes the operation to the patient. How to treat the scrotum? In most cases, minimally invasive methods are used, including radio wave therapy, laser exposure and currents of various frequencies. All minimally invasive procedures are distinguished by their simplicity, painlessness and safety for humans.
Treatment for red spots on the scrotum of a man must be carried out without fail. It is forbidden to ignore such a problem, as this can lead to serious complications. In addition, the lesion can quickly spread and move to other areas of the body in a short period of time.
Main diseases in men
Autoimmune diseases often lead to this type of lesion, as well as non-compliancehygiene rules. Unfortunately, not all people pay due attention to the groin area and do not keep it clean. But it is on this part of the body that there is regular maceration of the skin, severe sweating, which leads to the appearance of a favorable environment for the development and reproduction of fungi and various infections.
The most common autoimmune diseases include athlete's groin and candidiasis.
- Inguinal epidermophytosis is a common fungal disease that affects men who are overweight and sweat excessively. In 90% of all cases, the rash spreads to the inguinal-femoral folds, but can also be localized to the scrotum. In this case, severe redness occurs, there is itching and severe peeling of the skin on the testicles, the scrotum itches. The defeat most often occurs when visiting the pool, bath or steam room. It is important to remember that athlete's groin can be transmitted through bodily contact with a sick person.
- Candidiasis, or male thrush. It can also provoke the appearance of severe peeling in the scrotum. In this case, a person has an advanced form of the disease, in which the fungus migrates to the genitals of a man (the foreskin and head of the male organ in 90% of cases are infected with a fungal infection), to the upper and lower extremities. You can become infected through sexual contact, so the treatment of the disease should be directed to both partners at once. In addition to peeling, in this case, a personthere is redness on the testicles, severe itching, the formation of a characteristic plaque, as well as a sour smell.
The presence of rubrophytia
With rubromycosis in the groin, in the genital area, red spots appear, peeling and white plaque appear. A fungal infection spreads not only to the skin, but also to vellus hair. On the testicles, you can notice a characteristic redness, as well as white crusts and vesicles. Rubrophytosis in most cases resolves against a background of severe itching and often spreads to the abdomen, buttocks and armpits.
Dermatitis in a man
Most often it is contact type dermatitis. In most cases, it is detected in men aged 20 to 40 years. The main cause of allergies can be the use of common hygiene items with an infected person (gel, washcloth, soap) or underwear (synthetic underwear). Allergies often result from using the wrong condom or lubricant. The skin on the scrotum begins to turn red and peel off, a characteristic itching appears. There may also be fluid blisters and weeping in the affected area.
Another common cause of red rashes on a man's body is epilation of the groin. Despite the fact that the skin on the scrotum is rather rough, epilation can cause severe irritation, peeling and itching. In this case, the allergen may be a razor or a selected shaving cream.
The appearance of veins
Varicocele - varicose veins of the spermatic cord,in which there are problems with venous outflow from the testicle. The veins on the scrotum become very pronounced, which leads to bursting pains and discomfort in the scrotum.
A man may begin an inflammatory process or rupture of varicose vessels with subsequent hemorrhage, which is quite dangerous. The progressive form of the disease leads to a decrease in the size of the diseased testicle, problems with sperm and the appearance of early infertility.
When to See a Doctor
In the presence of various rashes on the genitals, it is important to consult a doctor and find out the reasons for their appearance. But in some cases, you need to seek help from a doctor immediately:
- if the redness does not go away for 2 weeks, and the number of spots only increases;
- if severe itching is present;
- if there is severe peeling of the skin;
- if pimples form on the scrotum;
- if the body temperature of a man has risen sharply, the inguinal lymph nodes have increased;
- if the scrotum is very itchy;
- pimples begin to change to diseased sores.
Diagnosing a lesion
If a man has red spots on the scrotum and acne, then only a professional doctor can determine the cause of such a lesion. In this case, a man should seek help from a venereologist and a dermatologist.
In addition to visual examination and palpation, the doctor may prescribe the following examinations:
- blood and urine tests that will help determine the presence of an infectious lesion and other diseases in the body;
- scraping to identify the general microflora, which will indicate the ratio of different types of bacteria;
- sperm analysis will also help determine the presence of bacteria, viruses and other dangerous compounds;
- ultrasound examination of the scrotum - reveals cysts and tumor formations.
Not in all cases, the doctor needs to conduct a comprehensive examination. Depending on the type of rash and the overall clinical presentation of the lesion, only a few tests may be needed.
