Genital Lesions: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Genital Lesions

CARBON DIOXIDE LASER TREATMENT OF EXTERNAL GENITAL LESIONS SAMUEL K. [cirp.org]

Genital lesions in males: Various forms of balanitis, erysipelas, lues stage II, psoriasis and erythroplasia Queyrat are possible differential diagnoses. [glosbe.com]

Skin: Structure and Functions lesion. The lesion can occur in other areas as well. The genital region, particularly the penile shaft, is also affected. [lecturio.com]

Genital Herpes

HSV lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] than recurrent genital lesions. [msdmanuals.com]

The severity of HSV infection in the newborn has always dictated conservative management when prodromal symptoms or active genital lesions (or those suggestive of genital [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Condylomata Acuminata

How are external genital HPV lesions diagnosed? [web.archive.org]

The visible genital warts lesions were eradicated. DISCUSSION: Our patients requires rigorous gynecologic follow-up due to the severe anogenital dysplasia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Block letters SKIN LESION ("VULVAR WART"), VULVA, EXCISION: - CONDYLOMA ACUMINATUM (GENITAL WART). [librepathology.org]

Lichen Sclerosus

We describe a patient with skin, oral and genital lesions of lichen sclerosus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Oral mucosal lesions in LS are extremely rare and might be associated with genital and/or skin manifestations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Genital lesions were commonly seen on the vulva and prepuce [Figure 2]. [ijdpdd.com]

Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia

This increased incidence of genital lesions requires a review of the clinicopathological classification of penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) to help the clinician differentiate [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These data support the concept that cervical carcinomas and precancerous lesions in women may be associated with genital papillomavirus infection in their male sexual partners [cirp.org]

- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): A lesion that appears clinically as a wart but is reported as SCC-IS when biopsied most likely represents BP. - Genital warts: Lesions of [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Inflammation of the Glans

*All persistent/undiagnosed genital lesions regardless of appearance must be evaluated for herpes Take home message: Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and over washing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Alberto Rosenblatt, Homero Gustavo de Campos Guidi and Walter Belda, Miscellaneous Benign Disorders, Male Genital Lesions, 10.1007/978-3-642-29017-6_14, (319-331), (2012). [doi.org]

Bowen Disease

The risk of progression into an invasive carcinoma is 3-5% in extragenital lesions and about 10% in genital lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesions and 10% in genital lesions. [2] A 57-year-old man presented with a painless raised lesion over the shaft of penis since five years, which was gradually increasing [idoj.in]

Therefore, patients and partners should be closely followed up for digital and genital HPV-associated lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lichen Planus

lesions. [msdmanuals.com]

Oral and genital lesions can develop, become chronic, and cause morbidity. Diagnose LP by clinical appearance and, if necessary, biopsy. [msdmanuals.com]

[…] inflammatory eruption characterized by small, discrete, polygonal, flat-topped, violaceous papules that may coalesce into rough scaly plaques, often accompanied by oral and/or genital [msdmanuals.com]

Human Papillomavirus Infection

[…] overestimation of incident external genital lesions. [nejm.org]

HPV-related external genital lesions (EGLs) consist of two categories: condyloma (genital warts) and penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN). [grantome.com]

An infection is considered subclinical when there is no evidence of genital lesions or squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs). [clinicaladvisor.com]

Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia

There was a high proportion of incidental findings (34%), multifocal lesions (64%), variegated lesions (59%), and multiple neoplastic lesions in the lower genital tract (20% [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

OBJECTIVE: Immunocompromised patients are at increased risk of developing preinvasive lesions of the lower genital tract. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] tract once an uVIN-related lesion is found. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Syphilis

lesions or rashes Primary syphilis classically presents as a single, painless, indurated genital ulcer (chancre), but this presentation is only 31% sensitive; lesions can [bmj.com]

Syphilis Prevention Any person who discovers that they have a genital lesion should regard it as potentially syphilitic, should be examined by a physician as soon as possible [healthcommunities.com]

Syphilitic ulcers should be differentiated from other sexually transmitted genital lesions (see table Differentiating Common Sexually Transmitted Genital Lesions). [msdmanuals.com]

Folliculitis

These lesions may also present as genital lesions. [xpertdox.com]

[…] itching skin pimples or pustules located around a hair or follicle; may be confused with chicken pox may crust over typically occur on neck, armpit, or groin may present as genital [en.wikipedia.org]

Pimples or pustules may be seen located around a hair follicle, resembling the lesions of chicken pox. [xpertdox.com]

Pediculosis Pubis

There were no systemic illnesses, genital lesions, or pruritus outside the groin area. [nejm.org]

Bowenoid Papulosis

The human papillomavirus causes a variety of genital lesions: condyloma acuminatum, bowenoid papulosis (carcinoma in situ), and squamous cell carcinoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Discussion Bowenoid papulosis is clinically a benign appearing genital lesion showing histologic features of squamous cell carcinoma-in-situ. [ijdvl.com]

lesions. [mdedge.com]

Zoon Balanitis

Case 2: Male, 62 years old, uncircumcised, was referred to the Clinic, with a 1 year history of genital lesions and no prior treatment. [scielo.br]

Case 2 : Male, 62 years old, uncircumcised, was referred to the Clinic, with a 1 year history of genital lesions and no prior treatment. [scielo.br]

Nonpainful lesion on the genitals with corresponding patient history Zoon balanitis Inflammatory penile dermatosis; often responds to topical therapy Selected Differential [aafp.org]

Scabies

Other lesions include papular excoriations, scaly eczematoid patches, and red-brown nodules and vesiculopustules. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

It can take a month after treatment for the general itching to subside completely, and longer for the lumpy genital lesions to resolve. [nhsinform.scot]

Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic lesions on the face, neck (Panel A), interdigital areas, and genital [nejm.org]

Penile Carcinoma

RESULTS: There were 7 cases of carcinoma of the penis accounting for 1.9% of malignant lesions of the male genital tracts in LUTH, 3 (42.85%) of which were on the shaft of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are epithelium-tropic viruses associated with several cutaneous, epithelial, and mucosal lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

They are also known as venereal warts and have a predilection for the genital and perineal regions. These lesions are usually sexually transmitted and are caused by HPV. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Urticaria

A 35 year old white woman presented in March 2000 to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic with 5 year history of recurrent lesions typical of genital herpes simplex virus [sti.bmj.com]

[…] and development of herpetic lesions. [sti.bmj.com]

The lesions showed no characteristics of erythema multiforme or vasculitis. [sti.bmj.com]

Candidiasis

With the propensity to cause lesions, vaginitis and acute inflammatory disease of the genital mucosa, trichomonas parasite acts as a potential catalyst in the acquisition [grin.com]

There is burning and stinging at the site of the lesion. On examination creamy white patches may be seen. [news-medical.net]

‘Among the most common infections are genital warts, chlamydia, candidiasis and non-specific urethritis.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

Inverse Psoriasis

In most cases, genital psoriasis can accompany plaque psoriasis lesions on other parts of the body, but it has also been reported as being isolated to the genital skin; this [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Impetigo herpetiformis – Occurs during pregnancy; pustules occur at the margins of the lesions. Genital lichen sclerosus – Atrophic, blue-white plaques. [visualdx.com]

In particular, a patient with psoriatic arthritis and a significant involvement of genitalia and intergluteal folds experienced an almost complete regression of the genital [dovepress.com]

Tinea Cruris

Affects the groin area but may spread to the buttocks, genitals and abdomen. [dermatologyforyou.com]

The lesions caused by tinea cruris may also get infected by other fungi and bacteria, further worsening the symptoms. [phaa.com]

Characteristics and symptoms The disease is manifested by the formation of reddish, scaly or moist lesions, usually accompanied by intense itching. [dermatologyforyou.com]

Condyloma

Condyloma acuminata, or genital warts, caused by human papilloma virus subtypes 6, 11, and others Condylomata lata, white lesions associated with secondary syphilis See [en.wikipedia.org]

Condilom topical is not a cure for genital warts and it may not keep you from spreading this condition to others through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. [gmedication.com]

Adding to the complexity of this issue is the fact that sexual partners of patients with genital HPV are also likely to have genital HPV. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pearly Penile Papules

Understandably, a new or recently discovered genital lesion can send patients running to their doctors. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

They can also be uncomfortable for men during intimate situations because of the fear that their partner will mistake them for sexually transmitted lesions such as genital [lasertouchsoho.com]

Lesion occurs most commonly on shaft of penis, although it can occur anywhere around ano-genital areas. [dermatalk.com]

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

Background: Genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection causes recurrent lesions and frequent viral shedding. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thirteen subjects never reported lesions but did report localized genital symptoms. [nejm.org]

Participants obtained genital swab specimens twice daily for HSV-2 detection and monitored genital lesions for 28-day periods at baseline and at intervals after the last dose [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1

lesions of the vulva, vagina, and cervix in women and in the genital region in men. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the first, participants swabbed their genitals every day during an outbreak and until their lesions went away. [abcnews.go.com]

Swabs of lesions are obtained for HSV isolation if a patient presents with new genital lesions or if the diagnosis of a recurrent lesion is in question. [academic.oup.com]

Primary Herpes Simplex Infection

Increased symptomatic and subclinical shedding from the lower genital of women occurs during the first 3 months after primary genital HSV-2 lesions have healed. [womenshealthsection.com]

Patients with primary genital lesions are infective for 7–10 days. Those with recurrent disease are infectious for 4–7 days with each episode. [www2.health.vic.gov.au]

However, HSV-1 causes about 80% of all oral lesions and only about 20% of genital lesions while HSV-2 causes the reverse (about 80% genital and 20% oral). [emedicinehealth.com]

Generalized Herpes Simplex

Absence of orofacial or genital lesions does not rule out the possibility of active HSV infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients with primary genital lesions are infective for 7–10 days. Those with recurrent disease are infectious for 4–7 days with each episode. [www2.health.vic.gov.au]

Swabs of lesions are obtained for HSV isolation if a patient presents with new genital lesions or if the diagnosis of a recurrent lesion is in question. [academic.oup.com]

Herpes Simplex Infection

Register Effect of 9-,β- d -Arabinofuranosylhypoxanthine 5′-Monophosphate on Genital Lesions and Encephalitis Induced by Herpesvirus hominis Type 2 in Female Mice - 24 Hours [doi.org]

Sixty women had genital lesions and underwent cesarean delivery; an additional 14 women had evidence of genital lesions on retrospective review of the case record. [doi.org]

Genital herpes lesions during pregnancy in a woman with a history of genital herpes is a recurrence. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Genital Herpes in Women

Genital HSV infection can be either clinically apparent (eg, genital lesions) or inapparent (asymptomatic, or subclinical). [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

In Group 3 (“never lesions”) a random sample of specimens were taken from HSV-2 seropositive women who never had herpetic genital lesions or a history of genital lesions at [journals.plos.org]

Increased symptomatic and subclinical shedding from the lower genital of women occurs during the first 3 months after primary genital HSV-2 lesions have healed. [womenshealthsection.com]

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