Summer penile syndrome

Summer penile syndrome (also known as 'Lions Mane Penis')[1] is a seasonal pediatric medical condition characterized by redness, swelling (edema), and itching (pruritus) of the penile skin.[2]

Cause

Summer penile syndrome is usually caused by chigger bites on the penis.[2] Majority of cases occur in the summer months, with the clothing associated with warmer weather making penis-arachnid contact more likely.[1]

Treatment

References

"PEM Currents >> Summer Penile Syndrome". Retrieved 15 July 2013.
Smith, GA; Sharma, V; Knapp, JF; Shields, BJ (April 1998). "The summer penile syndrome: seasonal acute hypersensitivity reaction caused by chigger bites on the penis". Pediatr Emerg Care. 14: 116–8. doi:10.1097/00006565-199804000-00007. PMID 9583392.

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[PEM-1] "PEM Currents >> Summer Penile Syndrome". Retrieved 15 July 2013.

[PubMed1-2] Smith, GA; Sharma, V; Knapp, JF; Shields, BJ (April 1998). "The summer penile syndrome: seasonal acute hypersensitivity reaction caused by chigger bites on the penis". Pediatr Emerg Care. 14: 116–8. doi:10.1097/00006565-199804000-00007. PMID 9583392.