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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Does Anus Itching Mean I Have An Std?

Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Home Remedies And Prevention

Home Remedies and Prevention


Most herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.

Symptomatic Relief

Several simple steps can produce some relief:

  • Hygiene is important. Avoid touching the sores. Wash hands frequently during the day. Fingernails should be scrubbed daily. Keep the body clean.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Blisters or sores should be kept clean and dry with cornstarch or similar product. (Women should not use ta...
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Expert & Community Posts

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April is STD Awareness Month: What do you know about Gonorrhea?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...that it can also grow in the mouth, throat eyes, and anus?  Not a pretty picture.       How... Read more »

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I've done something stupid...
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...urinatingPelvic painPain in or around the anus for people who have anal sexPainless ... Read more »

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in Older Adults
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

Age offers no protection against STDs. You only have to look to a recent survey from Britain that... Read more »

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Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...inside the vagina, on the cervix, and even around the anus.  They start as pink, tan, or red... Read more »

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Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...many, aware of the warning signs - burning, pain, itching - start therapy with an antiviral... Read more »

Health Guide

STD Symptoms
...alone or in clusters. They usually break out in moist areas on or around the genitals (sex organs) and anus. Growths inside the genital organs are soft and red or pink. Outside growths are firm... Read more »
Genital Herpes: The Basics
...condom. For oral sex, use a dental dam. A dental dam is a rubbery material that can be placed over the anus or the vagina before sexual contact. Know that some methods of birth control, like... Read more »
Everything You’ve Always Been Too Afraid to Ask the Gyno
...infection has been ruled out, we use hormone creams to help remedy the problem,” she adds. Q: My anus is itchy. Does this signify anything? A: It could be from hemorrhoids or a yeast... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis
...the infection causes frequent urination, mimicking cystitis. The typical symptoms of vaginitis are itching and an abnormal discharge.Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Women with painful urination... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception
Spermicidal and Barrier ContraceptionBarrier contraceptives are devices that provide a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg. Examples of barrier contraceptives include the male condom,... Read more »

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