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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Signs and Symptoms

Babies and children less than five years of age are most susceptible to catching hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD).  This disease occurs commonly in this age bracket as it takes time for the human body to develop immunity to the virus that causes HFMD. While older...

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious condition that occurs due to a virus. Multiple viruses can cause this disease, but the signs are typically the same: Mouth sores An itchy rash on the hands, feet, or both A person can get HFMD by being in close...

Genital Warts: Tips For Managing

Anyone can be affected by genital warts due to a variety of reasons. The key is to identify the problem early and take appropriate medical steps to address the condition.  Suncoast Skin Solutions, led by board certified dermatologist Dr. Christopher Ewanowski,...

Genital Warts: Who Gets Them and Causes

It is possible for anyone who has sex to become infected by human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes genital warts. Almost 50 percent of people who have sex have had an HPV infection, and it occurs most commonly before the age of 30.  But not everyone who...

Genital Warts: Signs And Symptoms

One of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections is genital warts.  Almost all sexually active people will become infected by at least one form of human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that leads to genital warts, at some time in their lives. It is...