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.

Scabies

Scabies

Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease caused by a mite infestation. The condition is not related to personal hygiene, so anyone can get scabies.

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.

Genital Sores

Genital Sores

Genital sores can be a symptom of many skin conditions, but most often they are signs of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs affect all populations, but young women are especially at risk.

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Vaginitis and Yeast Infection

Vaginitis and Yeast Infection

Vaginitis is the generic term for inflammation of the vagina. Women affected with vaginitis often present with some combination of vaginal itching, burning, discharge, and/or odor. Further doctor visits are suggested to determine the specific cause and treatment.

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