Why are there black dots on my balls?

Black spots on your scrotum are usually caused by a condition called angiokeratoma of Fordyce
angiokeratoma of Fordyce
Angiokeratoma is a condition in which small, dark spots appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere on your body. These lesions happen when tiny blood vessels called capillaries dilate, or widen, near the surface of your skin. Angiokeratomas may feel rough to the touch.
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. These spots are made up of blood vessels that have expanded, or dilated, and become visible on the surface of your skin.
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What STD causes black spots?

These lesions can form on the genitals, inner thighs, or elsewhere in the groin area. They are caused by strains of human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Is Angiokeratoma an STD?

Angiokeratomas are not a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). This is a common misconception, because an angiokeratoma of Fordyce causes lesions in the genital areas.
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How is angiokeratoma treated?

Either ablation (after a firm diagnosis is established) or excision of the lesions (when the diagnosis is uncertain) can be performed. Depending on the size and the location of the angiokeratoma, simple excision may be the treatment of choice. Small lesions may also be treated with diathermy, curettage, and cautery.
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Do angiokeratomas grow?

Solitary angiokeratomas are seen clinically as a warty, keratotic, red-blue to black papule or nodule with a diameter of 2 to 10 mm. However, most lesions begin as bright, soft, nonkeratotic papules that grow larger and change to firm, blue-violaceous to black, keratotic papules.
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How do I know if I have an STD male?

Men may experience the following symptoms:
  • Burning or itching in the penis.
  • A drip (discharge) from the penis.
  • Pain around pelvis.
  • Sores, bumps or blisters on penis, anus, or mouth.
  • Burning and pain with urine or with bowel movements.
  • Having to go to the bathroom often.
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What does gonorrhea look like on a man?

Symptoms in men

In men, symptoms of gonorrhoea can include: an unusual discharge from the tip of the penis, which may be white, yellow or green. pain or a burning sensation when urinating. inflammation (swelling) of the foreskin.
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How do I know if I have chlamydia male?

Chlamydia symptoms in men include:

White, cloudy or watery discharge from the tip of the penis; Pain, discomfort or a 'burning sensation' when urinating; Inflammation, tenderness and pain in and around the testicles.
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What does gonorrhea look like?

Typical symptoms of gonorrhoea include a thick green or yellow discharge from the vagina or penis, pain when peeing and, in women, bleeding between periods. But around 1 in 10 infected men and almost half of infected women do not experience any symptoms.
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What STDs make your pee smell?

Chlamydia is a known sexually transmitted disease that can cause your urine to smell funky. It can be easily cured, but often difficult to detect. This is because its symptoms can be disregarded or misdiagnosed as a side effect of other ailments.
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What causes a drop in males?

Pre-ejaculate

' The Cowper's glands make pre-ejaculate, which exits the penis in the same way as semen and urine. In most cases, there are only a few drops of pre-ejaculate, so some individuals may not notice it at all. A 2010 study found that some men have sperm in their pre-ejaculate, while others do not.
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What do STD look like?

Signs and Symptoms: The first sign is usually a firm, round, painless sore on the genitals or anus. The disease spreads through direct contact with this sore. Later there may be a rash on the soles, palms, or other parts of the body (seen here), as well as swollen glands, fever, hair loss, or fatigue.
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Why is it called the clap?

It is a reference to the French word "clapier," which means brothel, a place where STDs such as gonorrhea can be transmitted. It describes an early treatment for gonorrhea, which was clapping a heavy object on the man's penis to get pus/discharge to come out.
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What does chlamydia look like?

Chlamydia symptoms can include pus-like yellow discharge; frequent or painful urination; spotting between periods or after sex; and/or rectal pain, bleeding, or discharge.
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Can a virgin have STDs?

Yes, you can get an STI from a virgin. First of all, let's unpack the term virgin. It traditionally means “someone who has not had sex,” but what type of sex are we referring to? Someone who identifies as a virgin may mean that they have not have penis-in-vagina sex, but have had oral or anal sex.
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Does STDs go away?

The upshot is that it's possible for some — not all — STDs to go away by themselves, but it's also possible for STDs to persist for months, years, or the rest of your life. If you could have been exposed to an STD, the best thing to do is get tested — not to hope that if you did get something, it'll just go away.
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How do STDs start?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) — are generally acquired by sexual contact. The bacteria, viruses or parasites that cause sexually transmitted diseases may pass from person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids.
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Can you get the clap from kissing?

It's a common myth that Chlamydia can be passed on through mouth-to-mouth contact or kissing. As with other STI's, this is not the case: you cannot get Chlamydia from mouth-to-mouth kissing with somebody infected.
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Can chlamydia get cured?

Chlamydia can usually be effectively treated with antibiotics. More than 95% of people will be cured if they take their antibiotics correctly. You may be started on antibiotics once test results have confirmed you have chlamydia.
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Why is chlamydia called the drip?

However, it seems that this word originated sometime after the French “clapier.” Gonorrhea is also sometimes referred to as “The Drip.” This nickname comes about by the grossly visual symptom of an infected penis that leaks and drips discharge.
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What are the 20 types of STD?

There are more than 20 types of STDs, including:
  • Chlamydia.
  • Genital herpes.
  • Gonorrhea.
  • HIV/AIDS.
  • HPV.
  • Pubic lice.
  • Syphilis.
  • Trichomoniasis.
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How can I cure an STD without going to the doctor?

There is no proven alternative therapy to treating an STI. Treatment is testing and antibiotics. The most effective complementary treatments of STIs — that is, those that that go along with standard medical treatment — involve prevention and patient counseling.
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How do guys get rid of STDs?

What is the treatment for STDs in men?
  1. STDs caused by bacteria—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are typically curable with antibiotics.
  2. Trichomoniasis can be cured with effective medications that eliminate the parasite.
  3. Viral STDs may resolve on their own, such as HPV infection.
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Why is my urine green?

Food coloring is the most common cause for blue or green urine. Vitamin B can also turn the urine green. Certain medications like amitriptyline (used for depression or pain), Propofol (sedation and anesthesia during surgery) or indomethacin (an Advil-like pain reliever) can also cause blue/green urine.
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Is clear urine Good?

Clear urine is a sign of good hydration and a healthy urinary tract. However, if they consistently notice clear urine and also have extreme or unusual thirst, it is best to speak to a doctor.
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