Red Papules and Nodules
Red Papules and Nodules Peter J. Lynch Genital disorders that present as red papules or nodules are most often either neoplasms or inflammatory lesions. Vascular neoplasms present as bright red,…
Red Plaques and Patches
Red Plaques and Patches Libby Edwards The usually characteristic appearance of individual skin diseases is modified by the environment in skin folds, so that diagnosis by morphology is challenging. Moisture…
Genital Pain Syndromes
Genital Pain Syndromes Libby Edwards Most chronic external or lower genital symptoms fall into one of two main categories: those who describe itching and scratching and those who report symptoms…
Genital Pruritus and the Eczematous Diseases
Genital Pruritus and the Eczematous Diseases Peter J. Lynch The sensation of pruritus (itching) is carried from mucocutaneous tissue to the sensory cortex by unmyelinated type C sensory nerve fibers….
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Libby Edwards The evaluation and diagnosis of anogenital diseases are a process that generally requires only a limited history, careful observation, and minor office procedures. Although…
Genital Anatomy
Genital Anatomy Libby Edwards Dermatoses on genital skin often present differently than when occurring on extragenital dry, keratinized skin surfaces. Scaling is inapparent in damp skin folds, and some diseases,…
Principles of Genital Diagnosis and Therapy
Principles of Genital Diagnosis and Therapy Peter J. Lynch GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSIS Correct diagnosis is the sine qua non for the care of any patient with any disorder. If…
Leg ulcers and wound healing
Leg ulcers and wound healing Anna Rich RN (Dip BSc Hons) John SC English FRCP Introduction Leg ulceration is a common and often debilitating problem. A leg ulcer can be…
Skin infections and infestations
Skin infections and infestations Neill C Hepburn MD, FRCP Introduction Skin infections can be divided into bacterial, viral, or fungal whereas infestation will be with either an insect or a…
Scalp and nail disorders
Scalp and nail disorders Stuart N Cohen BMedSci, MRCP Introduction Disorders of the scalp are common and may be intensely symptomatic. Hair loss, in particular, is frequently associated with a…
