Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Random Scabs On Genital Area?
Question: Do all randomly apoeared scabs equate to STDS, are there any other possiblities such as bacteria infections ?
Brief Answer:
Lesions over genitals and possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is not necessary that the appearance of an ulcer or a scab over the genitals means that the person has a std only.
Ulceration and later on scabbing can occur even in pyogenic ulcers which is ulcers due to a bacterial infection or folliculitis which is infection of hair follicle of groin region or in many cases, scabbing can occur due to trauma especially after a dry and rough intercourse.
So we do not relate all scabs to a std.
It is important to elicitate the exact history in the patient regarding the possible cause of the scab.
Lesions due to std' s usually take a much longer time to heal and require a specific treatment.
Dr Geetika Paul
Lesions over genitals and possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is not necessary that the appearance of an ulcer or a scab over the genitals means that the person has a std only.
Ulceration and later on scabbing can occur even in pyogenic ulcers which is ulcers due to a bacterial infection or folliculitis which is infection of hair follicle of groin region or in many cases, scabbing can occur due to trauma especially after a dry and rough intercourse.
So we do not relate all scabs to a std.
It is important to elicitate the exact history in the patient regarding the possible cause of the scab.
Lesions due to std' s usually take a much longer time to heal and require a specific treatment.
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
