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pubic lesions, skin
Etiology:
1) macules
- macula cerulea (pediculosis pubis)
- seborrheic dermatitis (scaling)
2) papules or plaques
- hidradenitis suppurativa
- lichen simplex chronicus
- psoriasis
- seborrheic dermatitis
3) scales
- psoriasis
- seborrheic dermatitis
- subacute eczematous dermatitis
- Tinea corporis
4) lichenification
- chronic eczematous dermatitis
- Lichen simplex
5) crusts
- any vesicular, excoriated or ulcerated lesion
6) excoriations
- pediculosis pubis
7) vesicles
- acute eczematous dermatitis
- Herpes zoster
- scabies
8) ulcers
- syphilitic chancre
Related
pubic region
General
differential diagnosis of skin lesions by body region
References
Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common
& Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY,
1997, pg 994-1001