Benign dermatoses of the male genital areas: A review of the literature

Dermatol Ther. 2020 May;33(3):e13355. doi: 10.1111/dth.13355. Epub 2020 May 5.

Abstract

The male genitalia are a common site of dermatoses. Patients with penile diseases often delay or avoid medical care due to anxiety and embarrassment. In this narrative review, we describe some of the main benign dermatoses localized to male genital, focusing on their epidemiology, clinical and dermoscopic features, as well as available therapies.

Keywords: dermatoses; dermoscopy; genital.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dermoscopy
  • Genitalia
  • Genitalia, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Penile Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Skin Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Skin Diseases* / therapy