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Male Pattern Baldness Diagnosis

Typical male pattern baldness is usually diagnosed based on the appearance and pattern of the hair loss, along with a detailed medical history, inc...

Premature Graying: Reasons, Options

Contrary to popular belief, stress has not been shown to cause gray hair. But in 2007, a study of about 1,200 California men and women showed no su...

Cosmetic Procedures, Birthmarks, and Other Abnormal Skin Pigmentation

There are several types of pigmented birthmarks, including Mongolian spots -- bruised or bluish in color, typically appearing on the buttocks or lo...

How Do I Know If I Have Syphilis?

They can also diagnose syphilis by testing fluid from a sore. See your doctor right away if you’ve had sex with someone who has syphilis. Talk to y...

What is Mycoplasma Genitalium?

But MG bacteria don’t have cell walls, so these drugs don’t work very well. After a month, you can get another test to make sure the infection is g...

HPV Infection in Men

Much of the information about HPV virus (human papillomavirus) centers on women, since having the virus increases their risk of getting cervical ca...

Whats The Treatment for HPV?

If your doctor finds that you have a type of HPV that can lead to cancer, they may suggest you get Pap tests more often to watch for signs of abnor...

Sex Therapy & Other Counseling

If sexual issues are preventing true closeness between you and your partner, you may want to consider some form of therapy. Sex therapists often us...

Circumcision

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the head (glans) of the penis. When a newborn is circumcised, the procedu...

What it Means to Be Transgender

Friedman, PhD, a clinical psychologist in St. Louis who specializes in gender identity and transgender issues. When people make changes to match th...

Types of IUDs: which One is Right for You?

Hormonal IUDs have a hormone called progestin levonorgestrel. Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, and Skyla are the four leading brands of hormonal IUDs. Eff...

Pull Out Method (Withdrawal)

It doesn't work if they can't feel when they are close to orgasm or if they're so caught up in the moment that they don't pull out in time. It work...