Genital & STD Articles

Balanitis (Foreskin Problem)

Balanitis is an inflammation of the penis, foreskin or glans and is a common problem among men, especially young boys. It is a bacterial infection in the space between the glans and the foreskin.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex and is very common. The disease is very common, about one-third of all adults have at some point been infected by the virus.

Pearly Penile Papules

Pearly Penile Papules also called, Hirsuties coronae glandis, are small harmless skin tags that sit on the glans edge in 30% of all males. Not to be confused with genital warts

Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold sores)

Oral herpes, also known as labial herpes, is usually caused by HSV-1, which is found in saliva and is transmitted mainly through mouth-to-mouth contact.

Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex and is very common. The disease is very common, about one-third of all adults have at some point been infected by the virus.

Pearly Penile Papules

Pearly Penile Papules

Pearly Penile Papules also called, Hirsuties coronae glandis, are small harmless skin tags that sit on the glans edge in 30% of all males. Not to be confused with genital warts

Syphilis

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, and the number of infected individuals has increased in recent years. The most common way to get infected is by having vaginal or anal sex without a condom or through oral sex.

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Vulvitis

Vulvitis

Vulvitis is not a disease, but an inflammation of the vulva caused by an infection, allergy or injury. The vulva is the area of skin outside of the female genitalia, and is prone to irritation because of its moistness and warmth.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a normal part of the rectal area: they are the veins that encompass the mucus membranes in this region. The condition that we call “hemorrhoids” is very common but harmless.

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Genital Psoriasis

Genital Psoriasis

Genital psoriasis is psoriasis that develops around the genitals. The condition is not contagious and usually inherited. Genital psoriasis can be triggered by yeast infections, and those with a genetic predisposition are more susceptible to psoriasis.

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