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Genital psoriasis: a hidden multidisciplinary problem — a review of literature
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Abstract
Genital psoriasis is a variety of autoimmune dermatological disease — psoriasis with relapsing-remitting course, which can have an onset in all age groups. It is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Genital psoriasis is considered an embarrassing condition and is often misjudged as a sexually transmitted disease or allergic reaction due to low social awareness of the disease. The manifestations of genital psoriasis may differ from typical genital dermatoses and with symptoms such as itch, erythroderma and vaginal discharge may mimic other diseases at an early stage. The diagnosis and treatment of genital psoriasis may be difficult and often requires a multidisciplinary approach. The aim of this article is to present the literature review of genital psoriasis concentrating on the clinical presentation, treatment and influence on the quality of patients’ life and sexual activity disorders.
Abstract
Genital psoriasis is a variety of autoimmune dermatological disease — psoriasis with relapsing-remitting course, which can have an onset in all age groups. It is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Genital psoriasis is considered an embarrassing condition and is often misjudged as a sexually transmitted disease or allergic reaction due to low social awareness of the disease. The manifestations of genital psoriasis may differ from typical genital dermatoses and with symptoms such as itch, erythroderma and vaginal discharge may mimic other diseases at an early stage. The diagnosis and treatment of genital psoriasis may be difficult and often requires a multidisciplinary approach. The aim of this article is to present the literature review of genital psoriasis concentrating on the clinical presentation, treatment and influence on the quality of patients’ life and sexual activity disorders.
Keywords
psoriasis, genital psoriasis, sexual disorders, vulvar disease
About this articleTitle
Genital psoriasis: a hidden multidisciplinary problem — a review of literature
Journal
Issue
Article type
Review paper
Pages
717-721
Published online
2016-10-31
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9962
DOI
10.5603/GP.2016.0074
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Bibliographic record
Ginekol Pol 2016;87(10):717-721.
Keywords
psoriasis
genital psoriasis
sexual disorders
vulvar disease
Authors
Piotr Czuczwar
Anna Stępniak
Andy Goren
Wojciech Wrona
Tomasz Paszkowski
Mariola Pawlaczyk
Dorota Piekarska-Myślińska
Sławomir Woźniak
Aldona Pietrzak
