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Anogenital Dermatitis in Men Who Have Sex with Men
1Department of Dermatology, Kaiser Permanente, 3701 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA.
Dermatologic Clinics
|March 3, 2020
Summary
Evaluating anogenital dermatitis involves a detailed history to identify infectious or irritant causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, like balanitis, can lead to significant patient improvement.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Anogenital dermatitis evaluation necessitates a thorough patient history, including sexual history.
- Risk factors for certain infectious causes differ between men who have sex with men and men who have sex with women.
- Balanitis and anal dermatitis have treatable infectious etiologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evaluation and management of anogenital dermatitis.
- To highlight the importance of detailed history taking in identifying causative agents.
- To differentiate between infectious and irritant causes of balanitis and anal dermatitis.
Main Methods:
- Review of medical literature on anogenital dermatitis.
- Emphasis on detailed patient and partner product history.
- Clinical assessment including sexual history.
Main Results:
- Irritant contact dermatitis is a frequent cause of balanitis.
- Identifying and avoiding irritants, such as reducing harsh soap use, improves symptoms.
- Infectious causes are treatable upon accurate identification.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive history is crucial for diagnosing anogenital dermatitis.
- Management involves identifying and eliminating irritants or treating infections.
- Personal product use is a key area to explore for irritant contact dermatitis.
Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitisAnus diseasesDermatologyGenital diseases, maleIrritant dermatitisLGBTMaleMen who have sex with menMore Related Videos
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