J Korean Med Assoc.  2008 May;51(5):449-454. 10.5124/jkma.2008.51.5.449.

Cutaneous Diseases of the External Genitalia

• Kim JJ

• KMID: 2185876
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2008.51.5.449

Abstract

Cutaneous Diseases of the External Genitalia. The patients with cutaneous diseases of the external genitalia are usually concerned about a presence of sexually transmitted diseases, but other cutaneous diseases of inflammatory or autoimmune origin also present as cutaneous diseases of the external genitalia. The commonly found cutaneous diseases of the external genitalia are inflammatory diseases, such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis, Reiter's syndrome, Lichen planus, seborrheic dermatitis, balanitis, and balanoposthitis. Also sexually transmitted diseases are mainly composed of syphilis, genital herpes, lymphogranuloma venereum, condyloma, and molluscum contagiosum. The sexual partners of these sexually transmitted diseases need treatment at the same time. Fungal diseases, such as tinea and candidiasis also occur in genital areas and need careful diagnosis. Autoimmune diseases, such as Behcet's disease, also manifest as ulcerative lesions in the genital areas.

Keyword

Cutaneous disease; External genitalia; Sexually transmitted disease

MeSH Terms

Autoimmune Diseases
Balanitis
Candidiasis
Dermatitis, Contact
Dermatitis, Seborrheic
Genitalia
Herpes Genitalis
Humans
Lichen Planus
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Male
Molluscum Contagiosum
Psoriasis
Sexual Partners
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis
Tinea
Ulcer

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