Chancroid remains one of the least recognized sexually transmitted infections despite its serious implications for sexual health. This bacterial infection creates painful genital ulcers that can be ...

Vulvar ulcers are sores that develop on the vulva, or the outside of the vagina. They can result from injury, irritation, or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Sexually transmitted infections ...

Herpes simplex virus is a common infection that typically appears in and around the mouth (oral herpes) or the genitals (genital herpes). Ulcers may cause pain but usually resolve within a few days or ...

Anyone who has ever had a canker sore knows just how uncomfortable an ulcer can be. These painful, slow-healing sores can appear anywhere on your body, from your mouth to your skin to the lining of ...

A woman in her late 40s presented with painful ulcers in her groin and armpits that hadn't healed in 3 years, an Indian group reported in JAMA Dermatology. The woman explained that when the sores ...

A stomach ulcer is a “crater” on the lining of the stomach that develops when the stomach is inflamed, Dr. Plaut says. “In most cases, stomach acid is a key driver of ulcer formation.” While the term ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. We’ve assumed that condoms can reduce the spread of genital herpes -- ...

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