Hiv Penile Papules

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PEARLY PENILE PAPULES

dO PEARLY PENILE PAPULES AFFECT TRANSMISSION OF HIV?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Pearly penile papules are small, white, raised bumps or "dots" that appear around the rim of the head of the penis, usually in uncircumcised men. These bumps are often confused with the genital warts associated with HPV infection, but they... Read more »

HIV-related penile shrinkage

Dear Drs,I am an HIV+ male in my 40's. It's always been difficult for me to distinguish... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

HIV-related penile shrinkage

Dear Drs: I am an HIV+ male in my 40's. It's always been difficult for me to distinguish... Read more »

Response from Brian Conway, M.D. »

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Articles

Mechanisms for Circumcision to Reduce HIV Transmission in Different Penile Tissue: Target Cell Differences Rather Than Keratinisation

An intensive study looking at the protective impact on adult male circumcision for reducing the risk of sexual HIV transmission suggested new biological mechanisms for protection. This study was presented as an oral presentation by Minh Dinh from... Read more »

Ask the Expert: Case Study -- Newly-Admitted Patient With a Penile Lesion

Case A 27-year-old male presents to the prison infirmary with penile pain. He reports having had the pain for the past three days, ever since accidentally catching part of the skin of his penis in his pants zipper. The patient reports previous good... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Penile Cancer Linked to Sexually Transmitted Virus, Study Says

Nearly half of penile cancer cases are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study led by Silvia de Sanjose of the cancer epidemiology research program at the Barcelona-based Catalan Institute of Oncology. The investigators... Read more »

Female Hormone Estrogen Could Help Prevent HIV Transmission in Men, Study Finds

The female hormone estrogen when applied to the penis boosts a defensive protein that acts as a "living condom" and could reduce a man's risk of contracting HIV, according to a study published online Wednesday in PLoS One , the AAP/ New Zealand... Read more »

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penile problems...

Posted by dcgbowler, 2 Replies

I am having problems with keeping an erection. I also have high blood pressure and diabetes along with HIV. Is there anyone else who can advise me on what to do? Read more »

Penile Thush - is thsi a sign ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have posted on this BB before (Fingering and touching Anus) and got some relief from the immense stress that I was going through. One of the main reasons is guilt. I am married and with children and have been faithful since we were married 11... Read more »

how do u diagnost penile discharge?

Posted by team1, 1 Reply

i had a recent urine test that showed no presence of white blood cells -> no bacteria (does this also mean i have no bacteria there? ruling out also NSU/NGU?)

ive tested - for chlam/gonnor.

but i still feel a slight tingling when i urinate. but... Read more »

Accutane or HIV rash?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

WHat is the HIV rash like? Dr. Bob said "papular eruption". My rash is above, on, and below my armpits. It is just red and raised skin. It itches, but I keep hydrocortizone on it, and it helps. DO I HAVE HIV? Read more »

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