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Skin diseases of the male genitalia represent a diverse spectrum of maladies. Most cases fall into the differential diagnosis: fixed drug eruption, allergic/irritant contact dermatitis, infection, neoplasia/tumor, papulosquamous/systemic, and balanitides. A thorough history and physical examination defining the primary lesion, secondary changes, and distribution will establish most cutaneous diagnoses.
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Enriquez, A., Tomecki, K.J. (2008). Dermatological Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System. In: Potts, J.M. (eds) Genitourinary Pain And Inflammation. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-126-4_4
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