The topic Male Genital Sores you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Genital Ulcer Sores in Male.

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• An ulcer is defined as a discontinuity of skin or mucous membrane. In simple terms, the skin or mucous membrane is lost, thereby exposing the tissue underneath it
• Genital ulcers can occur in both men and women. Genital Ulcer Sores in Males may involve the skin surrounding the genital regions, the penis, scrotum, perineum, perianal, and anal regions
• Genital ulcers can be caused by infectious factors including sexually transmitted infections such as herpes simplex virus (HSV 2), syphilis, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguinale (donovanosis), secondary bacterial infections (occurring after a primary infection or inflammation), and fungal infections
• The non-infectious factors that cause genital ulcer sores may include sexual trauma, psoriasis, Behcet’s disease, and fixed drug eruptions
• Male Genital Sores can be painful or painless, single or multiple, and they may or may not be associated with other symptoms. They usually arise from a sore area (including from blisters)
• Since sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are the most common cause of genital ulcers, evaluation and treatment of both the individual and their partner(s) should be done by a healthcare provider to rule out other associated diseases
• Treatments are available for most genital ulcer sores. However, in some cases there is no cure, but the condition can be controlled. The prognosis of Male Genital Sores is generally good. Nevertheless, the prognosis depends on the causative factor

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