Dyshidrotic eczema is essentially an allergic skin disease and is considered a specific type of eczema. Since it is an allergic condition, it involves no pathogens or microorganisms; therefore, it is ...
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As one of the classic sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), condyloma acuminatum is certainly contagious. Most cases are caused by infection with HPV-6 or HPV-11. There is a high viral load of HPV on ...
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In folk tradition, herpes zoster is referred to as "Snake Around the Waist," "Waist-Wrapping Snake," or "Waist-Wrapping Dragon," because its morphology and distribution resemble the appearance of a sn...
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A few days ago, a female friend forwarded me a science communication post discussing whether female private area waterproof patches are reliable. She asked if they can actually be used, as she was con...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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