Dermatology

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How much does an HPV infection cost to treat?

Regardless of gender, most individuals experience significant anxiety upon testing positive for an HPV infection. They worry not only about transmission but also whether high-risk HPV will fail to cle...
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Is Condyloma Acuminatum Contagious?

As one of the classic sexually transmitted diseases, condyloma acuminatum is certainly contagious. It is mostly caused by HPV type 11 or 6 infection. The surface of the warts contains a large amount o...
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How long does herpes zoster usually take to heal?

In the comments section of the herpes zoster science popularization articles I have written, some people leave messages claiming that applying certain "folk remedies" cures it instantly—healing it in ...
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Can Massage Lead to AIDS?

Massage does not cause AIDS. Not only does massage not lead to AIDS, but it also does not cause other sexually transmitted diseases—unless you engage in inappropriate activities with a massage therapi...
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What does genital warts feel like to the touch?

Someone asked: What do genital warts feel like to the touch? As a dermatologist who has personally performed genital wart treatments on patients for many years, I have experience with the tactile sens...
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Can genital herpes be completely cured? Are there any preventive methods?

Genital herpes is primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2, and in rare cases, herpes simplex virus type 1. It manifests as herpes lesions in the vulvar and genital regions and is a classic...
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Doctor, do I have melanoma? Am I going to die? – A Young Person's Panic

The fear of melanoma has become deeply ingrained in people's minds. Particularly regarding black spots, such as moles or dark spots that appear on toenails, many people are especially fearful. This is...
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My daughter is only 16, how could she possibly have syphilis?

In a clinic with two consultation desks, my colleague and I were both seeing patients when suddenly a woman’s voice rang out, “My daughter is only 16, how could she possibly have syphilis? She’s never...
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If you've had shingles, does that mean you won't get genital herpes?

Shingles (Figure 1) and genital herpes (Figure 2) are two completely different diseases with no direct relationship. Therefore, even if you have had shingles, if you do not pay attention to sexual hyg...
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With a positive penicillin skin test, can syphilis patients still use penicillin for treatment?

Since its invention, penicillin has dealt a "heavy blow" to many infectious diseases and remains a highly effective drug for treating a wide range of infections to this day. For example, in dermatolog...
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