Vol 9, No 1 (2023)
Review paper
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Sexual dysfunctions in selected chronic dermatoses

Agata Karny1, Julia Nowowiejska1, Anna Baran1, Iwona Flisiak1
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Forum Dermatologicum 2023;9(1):21-28.
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Vol 9, No 1 (2023)
REVIEW ARTICLES
Published online: 2022-09-05

Abstract

The symptoms that accompany chronic skin diseases, as well as their comorbidities, negatively affect the functioning and comfort of patients, thus reducing their quality of life. The impact of dermatoses on intimate health is also noticed, but unfortunately, this issue is not frequently discussed. Sexual dysfunctions are classified based on the phase of intercourse in which symptoms appear. They can be caused by a number of factors, such as comorbidities, medications, unsightly appearance of skin lesions and their location, as well as unpleasant physical sensations. This review presents the potential influence of selected chronic dermatoses, i.e.: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, acne inversa and acne vulgaris on sexual dysfunctions in dermatological patients. Based on the data described above appropriate questionnaires should be developed for people with chronic skin diseases to identify the presence and type of problems presented in the sex life of the patients. Further studies are also needed to assess the actual frequency of sexual dysfunctions in this group and clarify the origin of described issues in dermatological diseases. The problems shown in this review should not be disregarded when dealing with patients. Furthermore, providing appropriate support to those who need help in this area also seems to be necessary.

Abstract

The symptoms that accompany chronic skin diseases, as well as their comorbidities, negatively affect the functioning and comfort of patients, thus reducing their quality of life. The impact of dermatoses on intimate health is also noticed, but unfortunately, this issue is not frequently discussed. Sexual dysfunctions are classified based on the phase of intercourse in which symptoms appear. They can be caused by a number of factors, such as comorbidities, medications, unsightly appearance of skin lesions and their location, as well as unpleasant physical sensations. This review presents the potential influence of selected chronic dermatoses, i.e.: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, acne inversa and acne vulgaris on sexual dysfunctions in dermatological patients. Based on the data described above appropriate questionnaires should be developed for people with chronic skin diseases to identify the presence and type of problems presented in the sex life of the patients. Further studies are also needed to assess the actual frequency of sexual dysfunctions in this group and clarify the origin of described issues in dermatological diseases. The problems shown in this review should not be disregarded when dealing with patients. Furthermore, providing appropriate support to those who need help in this area also seems to be necessary.

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skin diseases, chronic dermatoses, sexual dysfunctions, psoriasis, urticaria, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne vulgaris

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Sexual dysfunctions in selected chronic dermatoses

Journal

Forum Dermatologicum

Issue

Vol 9, No 1 (2023)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

21-28

Published online

2022-09-05

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DOI

10.5603/FD.a2022.0026

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Forum Dermatologicum 2023;9(1):21-28.

Keywords

skin diseases
chronic dermatoses
sexual dysfunctions
psoriasis
urticaria
hidradenitis suppurativa
acne vulgaris

Authors

Agata Karny
Julia Nowowiejska
Anna Baran
Iwona Flisiak

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