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Bumps on Vaginal Area – Vaginal Lumps & Vaginal Bumps — Malaysia Patient Guide

Lumps and bumps over the external genitalia (the vulva) or vagina are a fairly common concern that ladies may have. These can be normal or benign, or due to infections, sexually transmitted diseases , and less…

When To Test For HIV During or After Completing HIV PEP — Malaysia Patient Guide

HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) has been established as a cornerstone of HIV prevention in the last 20 years. With newer, well-tolerated medications and better access to medical care, PEP has shown itself to be a…

How Do I Stop Sneezing? – Allergy from Cleaning — Malaysia Patient Guide

A “How To” series by Dr Tan & Partners Have you been caught up with the whole Marie Kondo craze recently, discovering long lost items buried beneath heaps of other stuff that do not spark joy? Or simply packing and…

How Long Can HIV Survive Outside the Body? — Malaysia Patient Guide

There are many fears and misconceptions about HIV survivability and infection risk. We often get asked some form of this question by people who have come into contact with potentially infected blood or bodily fluids…

How Does Skin Prick Test Work? — Malaysia Patient Guide

A skin prick test is an accurate and reliable allergy test that can be used to diagnose allergies. It is a simple and quick test that can generate results in 20 minutes.

Perianal Warts (Peri-Anal Warts) & Anal Warts Removal — Malaysia Patient Guide

Perianal Warts (aka Peri-Anal Warts, Condyloma Acuminata) are flesh coloured, cauliflower-like growths in and around the anus that is caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) .

HIV Transmitted Risk – A quick overview — Malaysia Patient Guide

The neighbouring country has just built a wall to keep outsiders out. These outsiders do not have a passport and are trying to get over the wall through different means. The HIV virus is one of these outsiders, they…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Women — Malaysia Patient Guide

First, let’s talk about the urinary tract. The urinary tract begins with the kidneys, which are responsible for producing urine. Each kidney is connected to a tube called a ureter, which carries the urine from the…

10 Causes of Penile Pain – Ouch! Pain in the Penis — Malaysia Patient Guide

For men, the penis is one of the most, if not the most important organ. So if there are any signs of pain or discomfort, it usually causes a lot of worry and anxiety. That said, pain in the penis can be due to many…

Micropenis – Does Size Really Matter? — Malaysia Patient Guide

When it comes to penis size, many men always feel that big is better. They sometimes like to compare with other men, or worse with the porn actors they see in videos. When comparing with these actors, most men will…

Paraphimosis – My Foreskin Is Stuck — Malaysia Patient Guide

It is when the foreskin gets stuck behind the head of the penis. This condition only happens in men who are uncircumcised. Usually, the foreskin automatically gets pulled back during sexual intercourse or masturbation…

Pattern Hair Loss Treatment – Regenera Activa — Malaysia Patient Guide

Almost all of us suffer from hair loss at some point in our lives. The most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, or more commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss. It affects approximately 70%…