Experiencing a Blister on Penis?

Overview of a Blister on the Penis

Let’s get straight to the point: A blister on the penis is not normal. Whether it’s small or large, painful or unnoticeable, red or flesh colored, a penis blister indicates an infection or illness. However, a blister on the penis is usually caused by a sexually transmitted disease.

Possible Causes of a Blister on the Penis

Sexually transmitted diseases are often the main cause of a penis blister. The appearance and nature of a penis blister vary with each STD. The following STDs can cause irregular bumps, blisters, and lesions on the penis:

• Genital Herpes: A blister on the penis is a common herpes symptom. Herpes causes red, painful, fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over.
• Syphilis: Syphilis often causes a single, painless blister, but sometimes more than one penis blister can occur. This blister is usually hard, painless and resembles a bug bite.
• Genital warts: This STD produces warts or blisters on the penis and genital area. Genital warts are usually painless and can appear as a single or multiple warts. These blisters are either flat or raised and can be either pink or flesh-colored.

A blister on the penis can be caused by non-sexually transmitted diseases, allergic reactions, or in rare cases, penis cancer.

Diagnosing a Blister on the Penis

STD testing is a quick and efficient way to diagnose a penis blister. Syphilis and herpes testing can be performed through a quick blood test at a local lab in your area. Results and peace of mind come back in a few short days. Genital warts is usually diagnosed through a visual examination.

Anyone who has ever been sexually active is at risk for STDs. If you have never been sexually active, a doctor can help diagnose symptoms.

Treating a Blister on the Penis

Proper treatment can administered following diagnosis. Herpes is not curable, but treated with antiviral medication. Medication can lessen the severity of herpes symptoms and reduce the frequency of herpes outbreak. Like herpes, genital warts is also not curable. A doctor can freeze off genital warts but the virus will remain present in the body. Syphilis, on the other hand, can be cured with antibiotics.