Non-Venereal Female Genital Dermatoses – A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Background- Non- Venereal genital dermatoses is always confused with venereal dermatoses because of its similar presentation and it causes a diagnostic delimma to the treating physician as well as considerable concern to the patients. Non- venereal dermatoses need not be restricted to the genitalia alone, it can affect other mucous membreane and skin. So, a proper knowledge of various dermatoses and its varied presentation with proper knowledge of the anatomical structure is required for its correct diagnosis. Methods-It was a descriptive study which included a series of 150 patients presenting to the Dermatology department over a period of 15 months from DEC 2011 to March 2013. Some venereal conditions which were transmitted through non- venereal route were also included. Cases having any venereal diseases were excluded from the study. Results-The frequency of non-venereal dermatoses among female patients attending OPD is very common. The age ranged from 3months to 65 years with majority of age group between 21-40 years (61%) which is reproductive age group. The non – venereal genital lesions were grouped into 4 groups according to the involvement of site with labia majora 96(64%), most common dermatoses being folliculitis 25(16%), orogenital12 (8%) and skin involment 43(28%). Oro- genital involvement predominantly included vitiligo in 5 cases followed by candidiasis in 2 cases , SJS in 2 cases and PV in 2 cases and lichen planus in 1 cases. Among skin disorders with the oro - genital involvement i.e.11(7%), 5(3%)cases of vitiligo, 2 cases of SJS and 2 cases of PV and 1 cases of LP. A total of 26 non – venereal genital dermatoses were encountered with folliculitis 25(16%) being the most common dermatoses followed closely by LSC 22(14%) and vitiligo 21(14%). A total of 43 cases (28%) with systemic involvement was recorded with most common association being DM-2, 13(8%) followed by HTN 9(6%) and thyroid 7(4%). Among 150 patients, 115 patients were in postpubertal, 17 patients were in postmenopausal and 7 patients in prepubertal age group.
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Dr. Muktamani Gurumayum
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