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BASICS
Description
- Occurs in either adult or pediatric population
- Often occurs in conjunction with cutaneous lesions elsewhere
- May be a manifestation of systemic, sexually transmitted, or metastatic disease
Epidemiology
In adults, can occur in either circumcised or uncircumcised males. In children, the vast majority of penile lesions are found in uncircumcised males.
Risk Factors
Recent trauma, sexual contact (heterosexual and homosexual), change in laundry/bath soaps or lotions, recurrent infections, use of medications, contact with animal or plant life, family history, degree of personal hygiene and others
Genetics
- Reiter syndrome: Strong association with HLA-B27 haplotype
- Hailey-Hailey disease: Autosomal dominant
General Prevention
Safe sex practices can reduce STD risk.
Pathophysiology
- Many lesions resemble each other.
- Correct diagnosis may require ...
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