Genital Warts Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Thrush
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Genital Warts Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Thrush Genital warts can be external or Genital herpes is a common STI and Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects Candida albicans is a yeast that internal. In women, warts can be is caused by a virus, which is easily that live in coarse body hair, such lives harmlessly in the vagina, found in or around the vagina, passed on during sex with an as pubic hair, underarm and leg mouth and gut. Occasionally vulva, cervix or anus. infected partner. hair, the abdomen and chest, conditions change and the yeast In men the warts can be found on or eyelashes, and occasionally in multiplies, causing the infection around the penis, scrotum, urethra eyebrows and beards. known as thrush. What is it? or anus. 3 out of 4 women will have thrush at some point in their lives. Genital warts are caused by a virus There are two types of the virus – Getting pubic lice has nothing to do Your chances of developing thrush known as Human Pailloma Virus known as herpes simplex virus I and with poor personal hygiene, as they are increased if you: (HPV) which can cause visible or II – which are found on the mouth are passed on through close body • Are pregnant; invisible warts on the hands, feet or and nose (cold sores); on the genital contact or sexual contact. • Wear restrictive clothing; genital area. and anal area; and on the eyes, Occasionally, pubic lice can be • Are taking certain antibiotics; fingers and hands. spread by clothing, bedding and • Have diabetes; towels. • Are unwell or ill; Causes • Use products that can cause irritation, such as vaginal deodorant; • Have sex with someone with thrush. From one person to another during From one person to another during From one person to another during From one person to another if you sex and by skin-to-skin contact with sex and by skin-to-skin contact with sex and by skin-to-skin contact with have vaginal, anal and oral sex, or someone who has the wart virus. a herpes simplex sore. someone who has pubic lice. by using fingers during foreplay. You won’t know you have the virus Often there are no symptoms or unless you have a sexual health they may be so mild you do not check. know you have the virus. Passed on Genital Warts Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Thrush Use condoms for vaginal, anal and • Avoid kissing when your Avoid close contact and sex with Use condoms for vaginal, anal and oral sex. partner has cold sores anyone who has pubic lice, until oral sex. around the mouth; they have been treated. • Avoid oral sex when your partner has mouth or genital sores; • Avoid genital contact when you or your partner has genital sores; and Protection • Avoid vaginal, anal or oral sex if you feel an episode of herpes beginning. Using a condom may reduce your chances of getting or passing on genital herpes. Most people infected will not have In most people, it takes around 3-4 The symptoms are the same for men Women: • Itching, soreness and any visible signs or symptoms at all, days for symptoms to appear after and women, and it can take several redness around the and it can take from two weeks to infection, although it can take weeks after coming into contact vagina, vulva and anus; several months before warts may several weeks. However, many with pubic lice before the following • A thick, white vaginal appear. people will not have any visible signs and symptoms may occur: discharge which smell If you do get visible warts you may signs or symptoms. • Itching in the affected area; yeasty and looks like notice small, fleshy growths, bumps If you do get symptoms, the usual • Black powdery droppings cottage cheese; or skin changes in the genital or pattern is for a first episode of from the lice in you • Pain when passing anal region. They can be flat, genital herpes to be extremely underwear; urine; smooth, small bumps or quite large, uncomfortable with small, fluid- • Brown eggs on pubic or other • Pain when having sex. pink, cauliflower-like lumps. filled blisters in the genital/anal body hair; Warts can appear on their own or in area which burst to leave painful • Irritation and inflammation Men: • Irritation, burning or groups and are usually painless. sores; stinging or itching in the in the affected area; and itching under the Symptoms They may occasionally itch, cause genital area; pain passing urine; • Sky-blue spots or tiny specks foreskin or the tip of inflammation, or cause bleeding and, feeling generally unwell. of blood on the skin. the penis; from the anus or urethra. This will usually clear up in a week • Redness on the tip of with treatment. the penis or under the Recurrent episodes are less foreskin; common, less painful and heal • Thick discharge under quickly. the foreskin; • Difficulty in pulling back the foreskin. Genital Warts Genital Herpes Pubic Lice Thrush Visible warts can be removed by: Treatment aims to relieve pain and Pubic lice cannot go away without Treatment for thrush comes in the • Painting a liquid chemical prevent the virus from multiplying treatment. form of antifungal cream, pessaries, onto them; by taking antiviral tablets. To speed Treatment involves using a special pills or a combination. Some people • Using a liquid or cream at the process of healing and ease cream, lotion or shampoo on the get frequent episodes of thrush. If home; discomfort you can try the affected area and the doctor, nurse this occurs you and your partner • Freezing (cryotherapy); following: or pharmacist will advise you on should seek medical advice. In the • Heat (electrocautery); • Apply an icepack to the area how to use the treatment. You do meantime to reduce chances of • Surgery; in discomfort; not need to shave off your pubic further episodes try the tips: • Cool, wet tea bags can sooth hair. • Avoid wearing tight clothing, such • Laser treatment; or • Injecting a drug directly into the area; Clothing, bedding and towels need as tights, nylon underwear or the wart. • Bathe in warm, salted water; to be washed on a very hot cycle to leggings; Treatment As genital warts are caused by a • Drink extra fluids; avoid re-infection. • Use pads rather than tampons virus and not bacteria, antibiotics • Wear loose clothing; during periods; will not get rid of them. • A cool shower may help to • Avoid perfumed soap, genital soothe the sores. sprays and deodorants and other irritants; • Make sure the vagina is well lubricated before sex. www.fpa.org.uk www.fpa.org.uk www.fpa.org.uk www.fpa.org.uk http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articl http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articl http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articl es/article.aspx?articleID=392 es/article.aspx?articleID=173 es/article.aspx?articleID=87 Further Info .