Genital Dermatology

Faculty

Laura H. Bachmann, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and International Health
UAB Schools of Medicine and Public Health
Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center

Needs Statement

STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Each year an estimated 15 million new STD infections occur in the United States, and nearly 4 million teenagers are infected with an STD. The direct and indirect costs of the major STDs and their complications, including sexually transmitted HIV infection, are conservatively estimated at $17 billion annually.

Genital dermatology encompasses a wide variety of lesions and skin rashes that affect the genital area. Some are found only on the genitals while other usually occurs elsewhere and may take on an atypical appearance on the genitals. The genitals are covered by thin skin that is usually moist, hence the dry scaliness associated with skin rashes on other parts of the body may not be present. In addition, genital skin may be more sensitive to cleansers and medications than elsewhere, emphasizing the necessity of taking a good history. The physical examination often requires a thorough skin evaluation to determine the presence or lack of similar lesions on the body which may aid diagnosis. Discussion of genital dermatology can be divided according to morphology or location.  

Target Audience

This activity is intended for healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat sexually transmitted diseases.

Objectives

1. To use appropriate dermatological terms to describe a variety of different skin conditions seen in clinical care;
2. To recognize and describe normal variants of the genitalia encountered commonly in clinical care;
3. To describe the physical exam findings, most common etiologies and initial treatment of genital contact dermatitis;
4. To describe the epidemiology and characteristics of genital squamous cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in situ;
5. To describe common non-STD genital dermatoses encountered in clinical care.

Accreditation

Medicine
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and The Alabama/North Carolina STD Prevention and Training Center. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Bachmann has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Activity Sponsorship