A Study Of Pattern Of Various Nonvenereal Genital Dermatoses In Male Patients Attending To SKIN & STD OPD, RIMS General Hospital, Srikakulam, Andhrapradesh.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: Nonvenereal dermatoses tend to create confusion from venereal dermatoses. This may be responsible for considerable concern to the patient as well as may cause diagnostic dilemma to the physicians. They may be responsible for mental distress and guilt feelings in patients. Nonvenereal dermatoses may not be restricted to genitalia alone; it may affect skin and mucous membrane also. Most of the patients with genital lesions had apprehension of suffering from some venereal disorders. Objective & Aim: We conducted this study to find the pattern of nonvenereal dermatoses of male external genitalia and to correlate nonvenereal dermatoses with various clinical parameters. The aim was to determine clinical and epidemiological pattern of nonvenereal dermatoses of male external genitalia. The present study was undertaken to know about nonvenereal genital dermatoses in detail as this topic is neglected as compared to venereal genital dermatoses Materials and Methods : The study included a series of 120 male patients with non-venereal dermatoses of external genitalia who were screened amongst patients visiting SKIN & STD OPD of RIMS General Hospital,Srikakulam.The demographic characteristics and clinical findings were recorded. Cases having venereal diseases were excluded from the study. Results: The study included 120 male patients with nonvenereal genital lesions. A total of 15 different types of nonvenereal dermatoses were noted in the study. Most of the patients (74 percent) belonged to rural area. The most common disorder was pearly penile papules present in 26 cases, followed by genital scabies , which accounted for 22 cases. The other disorders encountered included candidal balanoposthitis in 18 cases, fixed drug eruption (FDE) in 11 cases, vitiligo in 14 cases, sebaceous cysts of scrotum in 8 cases, scrotal dermatitis in 4 cases and lichen nitidus in 5 cases . Other dermatoses included zoon’s balanitis, lymphangiectasia of the scrotum, angiokeratoma of Fordyce, invasive squamous cell carcinoma, psoriasis, lichen planus, irritant contact dermatitis due to condomes etc.The age ranged from 18 years to 65 years . The majority of patients (79%) were in age group of 21-50 years and which constitutes about 3/4th bulk of total patients. Summary & Conclusion : The study has been quite useful in understanding the clinical and aetiological characteristics of various types of nonvenereal dermatoses in males in this backward zone of AndhraPradesh and highlights the importance of diagnosing common nonvenereal dermatoses. It also helps in avoiding the general misconception that all genital lesions are sexually transmitted. So, physician and other health professonial related to these conditions should have proper knowledge, so that they can diagnose the disease promptly and manage properly.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. M. Kanaka Prasada Rao, M. D (VD), Dr. P. Guru Prasad, M. D (Derm)
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