Issues affecting our private parts can be challenging to discuss or reveal about ourselves. Many people may feel ashamed of being associated with genital problems as it is morally frowned upon. However, it is still necessary to get yourself checked out and be able to identify conditions or risks of getting specific issues. A common skin issue affecting your private areas is genital lesions Fort Worth. More about this condition and how to deal with it are discussed below.
What are Genital Lesions?
Genital lesions are sores found in your private areas. They can be located from the anus to the genital area. Some lesions are painful, itchy, tender, or have a discharge. Others may not even have symptoms.
These lesions may come about for no reason and even disappear without interference. They could also be a sexually transmitted disease or due to specific skin issues.
Signs and Symptoms
Genital lesions may be red, tiny, flesh-colored blisters or bumps. Over time, they may become more prominent or crustier in appearance. Other typical symptoms are as follows:
- Pain in the affected area
- Itchiness
- Burning
- Pelvic pain
- Discomfort when urinating
- Bleeding
If they are from STIs, they may have other symptoms like:
- Heightened or foul-smelling genital discharge
- Pain during intercourse
- Urinating becomes uncomfortable
However, some STIs are without symptoms and thus can only be detected after a conclusive test.
Causes
The most typical reason for getting genital lesions is STIs. These can be spread through vaginal, oral, sharing of sex toys, or anal sex.
The types of STIs that may result in genital lesions include:
- Viral infection by genital warts
- A bacteria causes syphilis
- Genital herpes results from a virus
- A chancroid bacterial infection
- A viral skin condition with bumpy pearly nodules known as molluscum contagiosum
Genital lesions may also come about due to specific chronic skin issues like:
- Inflammation of the vagina and vulva is known as vulvovaginitis
- An allergy causes skin inflammation called eczema
- Cysts
- Sensitivity to detergents, chemicals, and perfumes
- Ingrown hairs
A genital sore may also come about after a scratch is infected. Bruises and bumps around your genital area that do not go away or bleed may indicate vulva cancer. This may need urgent medical care.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis at a physician’s office requires a pelvic exam and your medical history. Other tests that may be done are blood tests to search for any harmful viruses or bacteria. Any sores or bumps in your genital area need examining to identify the cause and prevent further health issues. A home remedy of soaking in a sitz bath with a slightly saline solution in the water for female lesions may help reduce discomfort or pain.
The exact treatment depends on the cause of the lesion, as some STIs are incurable. Medications to relieve the pain include antiviral drugs, pain relievers, and antibiotics. Some types of lesions like noncancerous cysts may be removed but typically do not need treatment.
Genital issues are not something you should be ashamed of anymore as an adult, as they may lead to worse issues. For any genital lesions inquiries, visit our website, or call our offices in Fort Worth, TX.
