Penis Lesions
Lesions or sores on the penis may arise from a number of sexually transmitted infections, such as genital herpes, chancre, and others. There are also a variety of non-sexual causes such as penile candidiasis (fungal candida), lichen sclerosus, and
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Causes
Sexual Disorders: Causes of lesions or sores on the male penis include:
- Penile injury (e.g. sexual injury)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
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- Sexually Transmitted Disease: Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) are diseases that are contagious from sexual activity. Examples include genital herpes, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis
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- Balanitis: Balanitis is inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis. Causes include penile infection (bacterial, fungal or viral infections), sexually transmitted disease
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- Syphilis: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is treatable with antibiotics. Syphilis in a pregnant woman that is transferred to
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- Granuloma Inguinale: Granuloma inguinale, also called Donovanosis, is a sexually transmitted bacterial disease. It is common in tropical climates. Initial symptoms are
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- Shingles: Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is a complication of the nerves caused by infection with Chickenpox earlier in life
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- Phimosis: Phimosis is a disorder of excessively tight foreskin on the penis in uncircumcised males. Phimosis is often mild and causes
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Penis Lesions:
- Sexually Transmitted Disease- Overview
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- Syphilis- Overview| Drugs
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