Rare Member Rash from Lobomycosis Rashes of the skin are common and often transitory, and that goes for a member rash as well. Often one pops up for a day or two and then goes away, not causing a man any untoward concern for his manhood health. But in some cases a member rash is more persistent, something like jock itch, for example. Indeed, there are numerous causes of member rash, including one which is thankfully rare – something called lobomycosis. About lobomycosis A Brazilian dermatologist by the name of Jorge Lobo first described lobomycosis (which explains where the “lobo” part of the name comes from). Lobomycosis is a rare disease, and although it can be found anywhere, the vast majority of cases occur in South and Central America. Among native tribes along the Amazon River, it is given an indigenous name which roughly translates as “that which burns” – which is an unfortunate indicator of just how comfortable lobomycosis can be. Lobomycosis is a fungal infection, and the fungus that produces it is found primarily in the tropical regions of Latin America – which is why the disease is much less common outside of that zone. The fungus is found in both soil and vegetation, but it is also found in water. Surprisingly, other than humans, the only species which has ever exhibited signs of infection are dolphins. It is theorized that simply brushing up against the fungus is rarely enough to bring about the infection. Usually, the infection comes when the fungus enters the body – for example, if a man has a wound, or perhaps through ingestion of fungal-infected water (although the latter is not well documented). Lobomycosis presents initially as a small rash, in the form of papules or lesions, which may itch or burn – but which in some cases do neither. It tends to grow and spread slowly, but it can cover a rather large area of skin given enough time. Lobomycosis most often appears on hands, feet, face or torso – but in the www.man1health.com