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Medical Conditions - Chancre

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by treponema palladium. It is transmitted from person to person through a syphilitic sore known as a chancre. It can occur around the external genitals, vagina, anus, rectum, and mouth. Chancre varies in size from millimeters to centimeters. The chancre appears as a painless ulcer with a sharp border and raised edge. It is managed by taking Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone, and Ciprofloxacin.

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Is the pimple in genital area due to STD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. There are two possible causes of your pimple like lesion: 1. Ingrowing hair or folliculitis - These are usually painful lesion.

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How can the symptomless ulcer at the back of penile shaft be treated?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I have gone through your case.

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I have a raised spot on the shaft of the penis. Could it be syphilis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In syphilis, there is ulceration. An ulcer is painless, round, well-circumscribed and indurated.

What could cause a small red rash on the penile shaft?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and seen the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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What is the best way to offer support to a friend diagnosed with syphilis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

Initially, I had a bump on my penis and now it looks like a rash after healing. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have a tingling sensation or burning sensation or pain or itching in the lesion.

I have small bumps on my labia, which is itching and hurts when touched. What is it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the symptoms you mentioned and also the treatment you have taken. The lesion you said is an STD, possibly chancroid.

I get a blister-like lump on penis the next day after unprotected sex. Is it due to STD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and had a close look over the provided image (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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