Sexual Health & STDs: Overview

Scabies

You'll never see the tiny bugs called scabies. Instead, their presence is announced by the severe itching they cause as they burrow under the skin. Unlike crabs, they are picked up only through prolonged contact with an infected person. Though they

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV refers to a group of more than 80 viruses. They are responsible for warts anywhere on the body, but only certain types are sexually transmitted. These are called condylomata acuminatum, better known as genital warts or venereal warts. More than

Pubic Lice

These lice are wingless insects with six legs and a square body. They look like sea crabs, which is why they are often referred to as "the crabs." The lice cling to pubic hair and feed on blood. The female of the species lays about 50 eggs, called n

Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex

Bowenoid Papulosis

Imiquimod topical

Imiquimod topical is used to treat different types of skin disorders, including actinic keratosis, a minor form of skin cancer, and genital warts that appear on the outside of the body.

Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Aside from colds and the flu, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most widespread diseases both in the United States and the world. STDs affect both men and women, and two-thirds of all STDs occur in people younger th