What are genital sores?
A person with genital sores has ulcers on the genitals. An ulcer forms when the skin surface has broken down. Genital sores are located on the penis or scrotum in a male, or on the vulva or vagina in a female. The sores may also spread to the area around the anus.

What are the symptoms of genital sores?
Symptoms of genital sores depend on the underlying cause. Symptoms that occur with genital sores include skin lumps or ulcers on the genitals, vaginal ulcer, penile ulcer, genital pain, vaginal pain, penile pain, penile discharge, vaginal discharge, genital tenderness, and swollen glands in the groin.

How does the doctor treat genital sores?
The treatment for genital sores depends upon the underlying cause. Treatment for genital sores may include oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, oral antiviral medications, topical antiviral medications, topical corticosteroids, cold compresses, warm compresses, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain.