Anogenital psoriasis: clinical picture and therapy
- Authors: Smirnova I.O.1,2, Khazhomiya K.D.1,2, Smirnova O.N.3, Ptashnikova P.D.1
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Affiliations:
- Saint-Petersburg State University
- City Dermatovenerological Dispensary
- North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
- Issue: Vol 27, No 5 (2024)
- Pages: 548-565
- Section: DERMATOLOGY
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1560-9588/article/view/313028
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/dv635206
- ID: 313028
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Abstract
Psoriasis presenting with anogenital lesions is an important medical and social problem that is not sufficiently covered in the literature.
The genitals and perianal area are involved in severe plaque and inverse psoriasis. Occasionally, the disease can be localized only in the anogenital zone. Diagnosis of psoriasis with localization on the genitals and/or perianal area is difficult, which is associated with the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the affected area. The manifestations of psoriasis become exudative, infiltration of papules and plaques is expressed little, the borders of rashes lose clarity, peeling on the skin is expressed weakly, in the depth of the folds due to maceration and friction is absent. Subjectively significant localization of the process, its prolonged course, pruritus lead to significant violations of the quality of life of patients and serve as prerequisites for the formation of anxiety-depressive disorders and sexual dysfunction
Diagnosis and treatment of anogenital psoriasis presents significant challenges. Clinical guidelines tend to emphasize external therapy with topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors; in recent years, the efficacy of genetically engineered biological agents, including interleukin-17 inhibitors and phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors, has been considered.
The presented review systematizes information about anogenital psoriasis, peculiarities of its epidemiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and approaches to therapy.
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##article.viewOnOriginalSite##About the authors
Irina O. Smirnova
Saint-Petersburg State University; City Dermatovenerological Dispensary
Email: driosmirnova@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8584-615X
SPIN-code: 5518-6453
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg; Saint PetersburgKristina D. Khazhomiya
Saint-Petersburg State University; City Dermatovenerological Dispensary
Author for correspondence.
Email: christinakhazhomiya@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2997-6109
SPIN-code: 2796-4870
Russian Federation, Saint Peterburg; Saint Peterburg
Olga N. Smirnova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Email: dronsmirnova@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1045-9689
SPIN-code: 2438-3136
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Associate Professor
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgPolina D. Ptashnikova
Saint-Petersburg State University
Email: enternita7@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4699-1746
SPIN-code: 8715-3940
Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg
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