Pattern Of Non-Venereal Genital Dermatoses In Adult Male- A Clinical Study In A Tertiary Care Centre.: Non-Venereal Male Genital Dermatoses

Objective : Non venereal genital dermatoses are genital dermatoses not sexually transmitted. It causes extreme anxiety in patients, because venereal disease is often patient’s primary concern. Aims were To study the clinical pattern of various non-venereal genital dermatoses of male having age 18 to 60 yrs. Methods and Material: A cross-sectiona lclinical study was done among Male patients between 18-60 years of age, having Non-venereal Genital dermatoses, attending the dermatology O.P.D of a tertiary care hospital in Eastern IndiaPatients clinically diagnosed with Non-venereal Genital Dermatoses were included in the study after signing the Informed consent Thorough examination of genital lesion was done with special relevance to the morphology, number, tenderness, regional lymph node involvement etc. Complete physical andsystemic examination was done. Associated skin lesions were noted. Investigations such as Blood sugar, Tzanck smear, KOH mount, Gram-stain and histopathological examination were done in relevant cases. VDRL, HIV test were done to rule out STD. Statistical analyses were done using necessary software. Results: Total 133 patients were included in the study. The commonest age group was 18 – 30 years. Most common [35%] disease was Candidal Balano-posthitis. Married persons were more affected Diseases predominant in rural areawere LSA.  Non-STD genital dermatoses are less commoner in Muslim. Diabetes came as common in both personal and family history Conclusions: For the differentiation of non venereal genital dermatoses, apart from history and investigations the clinical study such as age, residence, religion and morphology of the lesions are very important. Clinician should have an unbiased approach towards genital conditions