Manhood rash can be an embarrassment for a man, especially if he is presenting his member to a partner for the first time. Since the presence of a manhood rash may indicate a possible male organ health issue – including the possibility of a social disease – it’s no wonder that a partner may change their mind about coupling if they notice obvious skin irritation. Yet many times a manhood rash is harmless to a partner – and such is the case when angiokeratomas are responsible for the rashy appearance.

Identifying them

“Angiokeratoma” is a rather off-putting name and one which may cause a person to panic; however, in most cases men with this condition don’t need to worry about serious health consequences.

Angiokeratomas are benign skin lesions; typically they appear in older adults, but they can appear at any age, including childhood. They have an appearance similar to that of a wart, and their coloring most often ranges from dark red to black. Some are papule sized (measuring 5 mm or less), while others are classified as plaque sized (6mm or larger).

An angiokeratoma tends to have a hard surface; in some instances, it may present as a “pebbly” surface. It tends to retain its color when pressed (unlike some other rashes, which may fade somewhat when pressure is applied to them). Although an angiokeratoma may appear all by itself, when it is part of a manhood rash, it typically appears in multiples – sometimes numbering in the dozens.

While angiokeratomas may present as a manhood rash, they also are often found on a man’s sacks rather than on his member.

Cause

Why do angiokeratomas occur? They form due to clots in nearby blood vessels, which cause the vessels to extend closer to the upper layer of skin. Skin cells form over the extended blood vessels, and the combination of the vessels and the skin cells creates the hard, lumpy form of the lesion.

Fortunately, there are no health effects associated with angiokeratomas; however, sometimes they may rupture (due to rough handling during sensual activity, scratching, rubbing against coarse fabric, etc.) and bleed a bit.

Treatment

Since they don’t present a health risk, most doctors don’t recommend treatment. But in some cases, a man may find they mar the appearance of his member to the extent that they affect either his self-esteem and self-confidence or his success in obtaining sensual partners. A man may opt to have them treated for cosmetic reasons. In such cases, argon laser therapy may be employed as one way of removing the lesions. Cryotherapy, in which the lesions are essentially frozen off via application of liquid nitrogen, is another option for removal. In some instances electrocautery, in which heat is used as a lesion is scraped off, may be recommended.

Because doctors don’t really know why certain clotted vessels will create angiokeratomas, there aren’t really any recommended procedures for preventing their formation.

That said, maintaining appropriate male organ health is a good way to minimize a manhood rash, even if angiokeratomas may be the cause. Men interested in member health would do well to regularly apply an excellent male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Since many dermatological issues can be traced back to dry skin problems, keeping male member skin hydrated is essential. A crème with a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) combined with a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E) places the manhood in a prime position to maintain proper moisturization. It also helps to use a crème with L-arginine, an amino acid that keeps blood vessels open and flowing. With the right male organ health crème, the member is better able to resist the causes of a common manhood rash.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male member health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.