Unusual Red Penis Issues: What is Purpura, and What to Do About It?
August 14, 2018Presenting a handsome and attractive penis to a partner or potential partner is a point of pride for most men. They want to exhibit their good penis health as well as demonstrate that their good looks extend to behind their zipper as well. Sometimes, though, what they actually present can fall somewhat short of what they want to present. Often this is due to some transient issue, rather than a permanent problem. For example, if a guy is affected by purpura, this may result in a splotchy red penis, rather than in a penis with more evenly toned skin.
What is purpura?
Sometimes called blood spots or skin hemorrhages, purpura refers to a situation which occurs when tiny blood vessels burst. When this occur, the blood in those vessels leaks out and forms little pools underneath the skin. This causes purple or red blotches to appear on the surface of the skin. Usually there are numerous blood spots in an area. The more spots, the more blood has escaped in that area.
Typically, purpura are small, usually between 4 and 10 millimeters in diameter. When they are this size, they may be referred to as petechiae. When they are larger - about 1 cm in diameter, a doctor may call them ecchymoses.
Many people mistake purpura for a rash, which occurs when the skin itself has a reaction to something. But unlike most rashes, when a person presses on a purpura, it stays the same red or purple color, instead of lightening.
Purpura can occur anywhere there are blood vessels, including the penis and surrounding areas.
Causes
Why do purpura appear, creating a red penis or other body part? The ruptures that cause blood to flow out can often be the result of a person’s platelet count being too low. The platelets are the part of the blood that enable the blood to clot when there is a cut or other wound. When the platelet count is insufficient, bleeding or bruising can result.
Sometimes platelets counts are too low because of a medical condition, such as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (an autoimmune disorder), cancer, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or HIV. Sometimes chemotherapy can bring the situation about. And sometimes it can be a side effect of some medications.
In other instances, the purpura is unrelated to a diminished platelet count. In these cases, it may result from nutritional issues, especially a lack of vitamin C (also called scurvy). Sometimes steroids or sulfonamide drugs can be the culprit. And anything that affects the blood vessels, such as certain infectious or inflammatory diseases, can cause the ruptures.
Treatment
Treatment depends upon the cause of the purpura, so getting an early diagnosis is a good idea; in other words, if a guy suspects his splotchy red penis (or other body part) may be due to purpura, he should see a doctor.
Often, the treatment involves building up the platelet count through use of various drugs. The length of treatment depends upon the cause and the severity of the purpura.
A red penis because of purpura may take a little while to resolve, but in the meantime, it’s important to maintain overall penis health. One way to help with this is via the regular use of a top drawer penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Look for a crème with vitamin A which, in addition to its anti-aging properties for penis skin, also helps to keep persistent penis odor at bay. The crème should also include alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant which fights excess free radicals. By doing so, it keeps the penis skin from succumbing to dangerous oxidative damage.
Posted by John Dugan. Posted In : Men's Health
