Complaining that there is little, if any, teaching of male genital disease for primary care settings, the authors (a consultant dermatologist and consultant in genito-urinary medicine from Dewsbury & District Hospital in the UK) present a quick reference guide covering dermatological and genito-urological medicine of the male genitalia. They include 12 chapters covering anatomy and normal variants, history taking, and basic examination; hair and groin problems; genital itching; problems with the foreskin; lumps and lesions; the red glans penis; problems with pigmentation; genital ulcers and blisters; penile discharge and dysuria; HIV and AIDS; common skin conditions affecting the genitals; and psychological and psychiatric disorders. The volume is illustrated with color photographs. Published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK, and distributed in the US by BookMasters. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Medical problems of the male genitals are extremely common and male health is assuming a new importance as men are increasingly recognising the need to look after their bodies. The rates of sexually transmitted infections are rising rapidly in many countries, including a dramatic increase in HIV infection and the recent resurgence of syphilis.Patients with genital disease often present to their general practitioner, sexual health clinics, dermatology departments and urology clinics, and this quick reference guide aids easy diagnosis.Fully illustrated, with colour photographs, this is the ideal volume for anyone dealing with men with genital rashes, skin lesions and sexually transmitted diseases. It covers, in detail, the broad area of male genital disease encompassing dermatology and genito-urinary medicine.
