Genital Skin Changes: When to Worry and When to Relax

Genital Skin Changes: When to Worry and When to Relax

What it looks like: Painful blisters or sores, often with tingling beforehand

What to do: See a healthcare provider. Antiviral medication can help manage symptoms and reduce outbreaks.

Molluscum Contagiosum

Cause: A viral skin infection

What it looks like: Small, shiny, dome-shaped bumps with a dimple in the center

What to do: Often goes away on its own, but can be contagious. Consult your doctor if it spreads.

Syphilis

Cause: Bacterial infection

What it looks like: A single, painless sore (chancre) in the early stage

What to do: Urgent medical treatment with antibiotics is needed. Syphilis can cause serious complications if ignored.

Lichen Sclerosus or Lichen Planus

Cause: Chronic inflammatory skin conditions

What it looks like: Itchy white patches or purplish flat b