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- Title
Viral Venereal Diseases of the Skin.
- Authors
Karagounis, Theodora K.; Pomeranz, Miriam K.
- Abstract
Viral venereal diseases remain difficult to treat. Human papilloma virus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are two common viral venereal diseases. HPV infections are characterized by anogenital warts and less commonly by premalignant or malignant lesions. HSV infections classically present as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base with associated burning or pain; however, immunosuppressed patients may have atypical presentations with nodular or ulcerative lesions. This review discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of anogenital HPV and HSV infections with an emphasis on treatment modalities for the practicing dermatologist. Diagnosis of these diseases typically relies on clinical assessment, although multiple diagnostic techniques can be utilized and are recommended when diagnosis is uncertain or evaluating an individual with increased risk of malignancy. Management of HPV and HSV infections involves appropriate counseling, screening, and multiple treatment techniques. Particularly for HPV infections, a practitioner may need to use a combination of techniques to achieve the desired outcome.
- Subjects
HERPES simplex treatment; PAPILLOMAVIRUS disease diagnosis; SKIN diseases; DERMATOLOGISTS; COMMUNICABLE diseases; HERPES simplex; SEXUALLY transmitted diseases; PAPILLOMAVIRUS diseases; VIRUS diseases
- Publication
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2021, Vol 22, Issue 4, p523
- ISSN
1175-0561
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s40257-021-00606-7