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Genital Sores - Male Complications
A male genital sore is any sore or lesion that appears on the penis, scrotum, or male urethra.
Alternative Names
Sores - male genitals; Ulcers - male genitals
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Symptoms may include
Common Causes
Sores or lesions on the male genitalia have many causes. Often, the lesions of most concern...
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Genital sores: male
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sores - male genitals; Ulcers - male genitalsHome CareAvoid self-treatment before seeing a doctor. It can hide signs and symptoms and make diagnosis... Read more »
Genital sores: male
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sores - male genitals; Ulcers - male genitalsPreventionReferencesLink RE. Cutaneous diseases of the external genitalia. In: Wein AJ, ed.... Read more »
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2TreatmentGenital herpes cannot be cured. However, antiviral medication can relieve... Read more »
Genital Herpes: The Basics
What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital... Read more »
Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Male Contraception
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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