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Volume 9 Issue 4 (April, 2021)

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To evaluate the non venereal genital dermatoses in patients- A prospective study
Akshat Mittal

Aim: To evaluate the non venereal genital dermatoses in patients. Methods: In the department of dermatology, after ethical permission this study prospective study was done. 50 male patients with genital lesions of nonvenereal part were included. All male patients more than 19 years, who presented with genital complaints, were screened for nonvenereal dermatoses. Demographic profile, skin problems, duration or onset of disease and associated skin and medical problems were noted. History of sexual exposure was also noted. Patients having any venereal diseases were excluded from this study. The external genitalia were examined, and findings were studied. Physical examination was done for any other complications. KOH mount, Gram-stain, VDRL test, HIV test and histopathological examination were completed. Results: Fifty male patients with nonvenereal dermatoses of external genitalia were examined. The mean of the patients were 29.7 years. The 50% patients were age group of 19‑29 years, followed by 20% in between 29‑39 years. 80% patients were from the urban area and 20% patients from the rural area. Scrotum was involved in 60% and penis in 28% while both scrotum and penis were affected in 12% cases. Total fourteen types of nonvenereal dermatoses were observed. vitiligo present in 28% patients, followed by pearly penile papule 12% patients. 12% patients had FDE (fixed drug eruption), 10% scabies, 10% scrotal dermatitis and lichen planus each etc. Conclusion: We concluded that the knowledge of clinical parameter, etiological parameter of various nonvenereal genital dermatoses is very important for life.

 
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