The Prevalence of Nonvenereal Dermatoses in Male External Genitalia: A Hospital-based Study

Abstract

Introduction: Nonvenereal skin diseases are often confused with sexually transmitted diseases. It is responsible not only for the physician's diagnostic dilemma but also for significant patient concerns. Identifying the cause or aggravating factors can save the patient from distress. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the clinical pattern and prevalence of nongenital diseases. Methods: All males attending the dermatology outpatient department in our hospital are included in the study after getting informed consent. Detailed history, including demographic data, chief complaints related to skin, any symptoms in genitalia, drug history, and history of sexual exposures, was recorded. Results: The prevalence of nonvenereal genital lesions during the period was 8.2% of patients attending the dermatology department. A total of 21% of nonvenereal genital dermatoses were studied in 82 patients. The most common ones encountered are pearly penile papules and tinea cruris, contributing 19.5% each. Vitiligo is the following most expected condition, involving 13.4% of patients. Among the total 82 patients with nonvenereal genital dermatoses, 65.8% had symptoms in external genitalia, and the rest of the 34.2% of patients did not have any complaints in genitalia. Conclusion: Among the 82 patients with nonvenereal dermatoses, 54 (65.85%) had symptoms in external genitalia. The study helped us understand the pattern and clinical characteristics of various nonvenereal genital dermatoses.