
Genital Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Jun 21, 2022 · Genital ulcers are slow-healing wounds on the anus, penis or vagina due to STIs or other nonsexual causes. Genital ulcer treatment includes medication and ointments.
Genital Ulcers: Differential Diagnosis and Management - AAFP
Mar 15, 2020 · Genital ulcers may be located on the vagina, penis, and anorectal or perineal areas and may be infectious (sexually transmitted infections [STIs], secondary bacterial, or …
Non-sexually acquired genital ulceration. Genital ulcers - DermNet
Non-sexually acquired genital ulceration (NSGU) is painful ulceration of the external genitalia, usually in adolescents, unrelated to sexual activity. NSGU in females have previously been …
Approach to the patient with genital ulcers - UpToDate
Nov 28, 2022 · The majority of genital ulcers are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), although there are noninfectious etiologies that should be considered once STIs have been …
Sexually transmitted infections of the anus and rectum - PMC
Common complaints of anorectal STIs include anal pain, tenesmus, urgency, purulent drainage, and bleeding. Common lesions include ulcerations, vegetations, and clinical proctitis [1]. …
Donovanosis: STI Ulcers, Testing, and Treatment - Verywell Health
Jan 5, 2024 · Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes ulcers (sores) to form on the skin around the genitals. Ulcers can also appear around the mouth. These sores …
Understanding Non Sexually Acquired Genital Ulceration
Non sexually acquired genital ulceration is when someone has ulcers not from sex. It includes many causes not linked to STIs. Knowing this helps fight the wrong ideas and makes sure …
Diseases Characterized by Genital, Anal, or Perianal Ulcers
Jul 22, 2021 · In the United States, the majority of young, sexually active patients who have genital, anal, or perianal ulcers have either genital herpes or syphilis. The frequency of each …
Understanding Non Sexually Acquired Genital Ulcer
Non sexually acquired genital ulcers are sores on the genital area. They are not linked to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These ulcers happen because of different non-infectious …
Vulvar Ulcers Explained: Identify, Manage, and Prevent - First Derm
Mar 20, 2025 · Common STIs causing vulvar ulcers include herpes simplex virus (HSV), syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), chancroid, HPV, and Donovanosis. In the United States, …