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Benign dermatoses of the male genital areas: A review of the literature
Author(s) -
Conforti Claudio,
Giuffrida Roberta,
Di Meo Nicola,
Longone Michela,
Vichi Silvia,
Colli Claudia,
Deinlein Teresa,
Vezzoni Roberta,
Retrosi Chiara,
Errichetti Enzo,
Cannavò Serafinella Patrizia,
Zalaudek Iris,
Dianzani Caterina
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.13355
Subject(s) - medicine , embarrassment , dermatology , sex organ , epidemiology , narrative review , pathology , intensive care medicine , psychotherapist , psychology , genetics , biology
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.