TY - JOUR
T1 - Common penile dermatoses
AU - Bhalani, Vishal
AU - Köhler, Tobias S.
AU - Brannigan, Robert E.
PY - 2008/9
Y1 - 2008/9
N2 - Urologists often encounter penile dermatoses stemming from varied etiologies. Although lesion biopsy and referral to a dermatologist is always a viable option, urologists can deliver excellent patient care when aware of the current knowledge of common penile lesions and recommended treatments. This article describes common dermatoses of the male genitalia and their treatment, including fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic, cutaneous, environmental/iatrogenic, drug-induced, specific balanitides, and neoplastic sources.
AB - Urologists often encounter penile dermatoses stemming from varied etiologies. Although lesion biopsy and referral to a dermatologist is always a viable option, urologists can deliver excellent patient care when aware of the current knowledge of common penile lesions and recommended treatments. This article describes common dermatoses of the male genitalia and their treatment, including fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic, cutaneous, environmental/iatrogenic, drug-induced, specific balanitides, and neoplastic sources.
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U2 - 10.1007/s11930-008-0023-8
DO - 10.1007/s11930-008-0023-8
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:52649087388
SN - 1548-3584
VL - 5
SP - 124
EP - 132
JO - Current Sexual Health Reports
JF - Current Sexual Health Reports
IS - 3
ER -