Hi,
Sexually Transmitted infection
- Herpes is the most common cause, causing a painful ulcer, it can be both HSV 1 or HSV 2 depending on from whom you get an infection from. Diagnosed by HSV 1 + 2 ANTIBODIES PANEL, IgG & IgM,
- Chancroid caused due to bacterial infection, diagnosed by swab from the vaginal region
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Molluscum contagiosum with ulcer and elevations can be clinically diagnosed
- Syphilis another bacterial infection, diagnosed by swab test. early treatment will help you
- Genital warts caused due to HPV can be diagnosed by clinically
Non-sexually acquired genital ulceration NSAGU
- Aphthous ulcer caused due to
vitamin deficiency, treatment with a
multivitamin and anti-inflammatory will help you.
- Allergy or
contact dermatitis can be due to sperm allergy , allergy to condom, allergy to sex toys, soap etc., can be diagnosed by preventing the allergen and anti-allergic medications
- Ingrown hair
- Infections due to open wound caused by sex toys, nails
- Scabies , pubic lice caused due to unhygienic sex practices or having sex with person with bad genital hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. S.R.Raveendran,
Sexologist