By Dr. Nektarios Logaras – Dermatologist/Venereologist

In Greece, at least 6 out of the 10 sexually active people, even today, unfortunately do not use a condom. This results in being at high risk of becoming infected with Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

In addition to providing Prescriptions of the available vaccines (Vaccinations), the Dermatology & Venereology Clinic of Athens South also provides prescription for a complete screening of the commonest Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

Due to the experience and expertise of Dr Logaras, and the close collaboration with a specialized laboratory, the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diagnosed at their early stage and treated promptly before even their clinical symptoms appear.

The most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are:

Genital Warts (HPV) and Herpes Genital.

Then, they follow in the order of their frequency::

• Fungal infections
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia
• Trichomoniasis
• Syphilis
• Molluscum Contagiosum
• Hepatitis
• HIV (AIDS)

Non-Sexually Transmitted Genital Diseases

• Melanoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
• Queyrat Erythroplasia (Bowen Disease of the Glans Penis)
• Pemphigus
• Pharmacogenic Rash (or Drug Eruption)
• Zoon’s Balanitis / Vulvitis, Plasma Cell Balanitis, Vaginitis
• Scleroatrophic Lichen – Lichen Planus
• Dermatitis – Eczema – Seborrheic dermatitis
• Angiokeratoma of Fordycespots
• Cysts
• Vitiligo
• Psoriasis
• Hidradenitis suppurativa or Acne Inversa
• Bursitis
• Fibroepithelial Polyp – Acrochordons (Skin Tags) – Papillomas
• Pyogenic granuloma
• Inflammatory ulcer of the foreskin

However, there are also normal non-Pathological – Skin findings in the genital area.

• Penile Pearls
• Lentigos (Freckles)
• Moles