What causes red bumps on men's penis?

There are many reasons why red bumps appear on men's penis. There are many common causes, such as folliculitis, balanitis, genital warts, etc. You should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause and carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Caused by bacterial infection, mostly Staphylococcus aureus. Red bumps appear on the male penis, which are follicular red papules that may be accompanied by pustules, itching or pain. During treatment, you can choose topical drugs to sterilize and relieve itching, such as silver sulfadiazine, mupirocin, Ichthyostatin, etc. You can also take amoxicillin capsules, cefradine tablets and other antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor;

It may be caused by infections such as bacteria, candida, and trichomonas. Red bumps will appear on the male penis, accompanied by swelling of the penis, a burning or itching sensation on the glans, congestion and erosion of the inner surface of the foreskin and glans, and exudation. Patients with local erosion and exudation can choose potassium permanganate solution or ethacridine solution for wet compress. After desquamation, topical corticosteroids and other ointments should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Candida balanitis can be treated with local application of nystatin or ketoconazole, emetine hydrochloride injection, trichomonal balanitis and other drugs. Trichomonal balanitis can be treated with metronidazole or tinidazole;

Human papillomavirus infection will cause red bumps to appear on the male penis. The texture is soft and can be papillary or cauliflower-shaped. The surface is prone to erosion, exudation, maceration, and ulceration. Physical treatments such as laser, freezing, electrocautery, and microwave, as well as surgical resection, photodynamic therapy, and topical drugs are the treatment methods. Drugs with better therapeutic effects include

Patients should pay attention to keeping the local area clean and hygienic, avoid various adverse stimuli, develop good living habits, quit smoking and drinking, and eat less or no greasy, spicy and irritating food.