Male Genital Dermatology: A Primer for the Sexual Medicine Physician

Gabrielson A. T., Le T. V., Fontenot C., Usta M., Hellstrom W. J. G.

SEXUAL MEDICINE REVIEWS, vol.7, no.1, pp.71-83, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2018.09.004
  • Journal Name: SEXUAL MEDICINE REVIEWS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.71-83
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The dermatologic conditions affecting the male genitalia are diverse and range from normal variants and benign growths to overt malignancy. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of urologic dermatology training in most residency programs, and many dermatologic lesions with a classic appearance on other areas of the body may have atypical presentations on the genitalia. Patients may present to a variety of physicians without receiving a definitive diagnosis, which can be highly distressing to the afflicted individual.