Background: Many topical products are used in the genital region. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may develop from product use or due to treatment of an underlying dermatosis. Objectives: Our goal ...

PELLAGROUS dermatitis of the genitals has been recognized for years. Redness, swelling, vesiculation, fissures, scaling and even bullae may occur. Vaginitis, vulvovaginitis, proctitis and scrotal and ...

Genital eczema causes red, sore skin and itching in the genital area. Home treatments like avoiding harsh soaps can help ...

Genital itching can be a very uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing experience, but most of the time, it’s treatable. Understanding what causes the itch and knowing how to address it can bring much ...

Psoriasis in your genital area is different from other forms of the disease. Even if you have plaques in other places, it’s easy to mistake itching and burning there for something else. Don’t let ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Personal care products are the source of most allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in male patients with ...

A woman in her late 40s presented with painful ulcers in her groin and armpits that hadn't healed in 3 years, an Indian group reported in JAMA Dermatology. The woman explained that when the sores ...

It is a common misconception that allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is rare in children. It's estimated that it affects up to 20% of the pediatric population. Diagnosing ACD in children and ...

Of 1,238 patients evaluated by patch testing during a 17-year period, only 2.4% had genital dermatitis. Patients with genital dermatitis had significantly fewer positive patch-test reactions (p < .008 ...