• Condition resulting from untreated gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection
• Bacterial infection spreads to the bloodstream often affecting the entire body
• Symptoms may include fever, joint pain, red rash or skin lesions and discharge from the vagina or penis
• Spread by sexual contact with an infected person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but more common in teenagers and young adults
• May be mild to severe resulting in complications

Avoid sexual intercourse

FOR ITCHING

• Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch
• Moisturize daily
• Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin
• Avoid scratching
• Cut fingernails short, and consider wearing gloves at night to prevent scratching
• Use mild, fragrance free soap and laundry detergent
• Cover area with cold wet bandages or take a cool bath
• Over-the-counter medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • Diphenhydramine

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen