What causes pustules on the foreskin?
Disease description:
What causes pus-filled blisters on the foreskin?
Causes of abscesses on the foreskin:
1. Foreskin infection: This is the most common cause. Bacterial infection, either inside or outside the foreskin, can lead to redness, swelling, pain, and itching. In severe cases, an abscess may form.
2. Phimosis or tight foreskin: Both conditions can promote bacterial growth and accumulation of secretions under the foreskin, leading to infection and abscess formation.
3. Sebaceous cyst or folliculitis: Blockage of sebaceous glands or bacterial infection of hair follicles may result in abscesses, accompanied by local redness, swelling, and pain.
4. Other diseases: Conditions such as balanoposthitis, genital herpes, and genital warts may also cause abscesses on the foreskin.