Penile rash
Penile rash: Introduction
Penile rash: Rash occurring on the penis.
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Causes of Penile rash:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Penile rash.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Penile rash
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
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- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Pruritus
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Pruritus
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Penile rash: Medical Mistakes
Penile rash: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Diagnostic tests for Penile rash:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Penile rash. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Examine the penis and genital areas and note the features of the rash
- Note any redness, ulcers, lumps, discharge, dryness
- Examine other areas of skin that may be affected by the rash - e.g. webs of fingers in scabies infection; most men that have tinea cruris ("Jock itch") also have tinea pedis ("Athletes foot").
- Feel the groin lymph nodes for enlargement
- Swab and microscopy of urethral discharge, if present
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Penile rash.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the penile rash? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- Are there other areas of the body that are affected by a rash? - e.g. hands, scalp, anus.
- Known skin allergies? - e.g. soaps, laundry detergents, hygiene products, latex allergy from latex condoms.
- Has your penile area been exposed to any new agents lately to explain a possible contact dermatitis? - e.g. hygiene products, laundry detergents, soaps, latex condoms.
- Past medical history? - e.g. diabetes, obesity, AIDS, Sjogren's syndrome, Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, polyendocrine deficiency syndrome type 1, bone marrow transplant can predispose to penile Candida infections; erythema multiforme may follow infection with either herpes simplex or mycoplasma.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Penile rash) may include:
- Penile ulcers or sores? - may suggest herpes simplex infection, primary or secondary syphilis, Behcet's syndrome, Donovanosis, Chancroid or Lymphogranuloma venereum which may all cause enlarged groin lymph nodes.
- Penile itch? - If associated with penile rash may suggest scabies, penile candidiasis, lichen planus.
- Urethral discharge? - may suggest Reiter's syndrome.
- Symptoms of Diabetes? - e.g. frequency of urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, fatigue, increased infections - Diabetes is a risk factor for penile candidiasis.
- Symptoms of scabies? - e.g. very itchy, lumpy rash, may be able to see tiny mite burrows in the skin that look like small wavy lines, also common on hands and wrists.
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Medications or substances causing Penile rash:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Penile rash as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Alprostadil injection
- Caverject injection
- Edex injection
- Muse injection
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medications causing Penile rash
Organs affected by Penile rash:
The list of organs typically affected by Penile rash may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Penile rash
The list below shows some of the causes of Penile rash mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Penile rash
How Common are these Causes of Penile rash?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Penile rash.
Of the 22
causes of Penile rash that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 3
causes are "very common" diseases
- 3
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 17
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Penile rash
Conditions listing symptoms: Penile rash:
The following list of conditions
have 'Penile rash' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
B
Bannayan-Zonana syndrome
... brownish spots on penisL
Lichen planus
... penile rashP
Penile candidiasis
... penis rashPsoriasis
... genital region rashR
Reiter’s syndrome
... penis tip ulcers (balanitis circinata)S
Scabies
... penile rashSyphilis
... multiple chancres
Conditions listing complications: Penile rash:
The following list of conditions
have 'Penile rash' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
V
Vaginal candidiasis
... Penile candidiasis
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Causes of Penile rash Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Penile rash based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Penile rash?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Penile rash, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Penile rash:
Medical Conditions associated with Penile rash:
Rash (930 causes), Genital symptoms (492 causes), Male sexual symptoms (423 causes), Penis symptoms (302 causes), Genital rash (14 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Penile rash:
Penis itch, Penile rash (7 causes), Penis symptoms (302 causes), Syphilis, Candida (9 causes), Eczema (205 causes), Dermatitis (89 causes), Scabies, Genital herpes, Balanitis, Genital warts (5 causes), Lichen planus, Tinea infection, Psoriasis, Contact dermatitis, Peile cancer
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