10 Common Skin Disorders in Men

1. 10
Dr. A. Geronimo Jones
General/Cosmetic Dermatologist
Beyond Basics Medical Day Spa

2. 1. Busy Schedule (???)
2. Macho Attitude
3. Fear of Diagnosis
4. Uncomfortable with
Exams

3.  Men are twice as likely to wait >2
years between doctor visits compared
to women.
 40% of men don’t go to the doctor at
all unless for a serious health issue.
 Avg. Life Expectancy - 67 years for
men and 71.1 years for women
(limited care is major factor
contributing to shorter life span).

4. Contagious
Athlete’s Foot
Plantar Warts
Tinea Versicolor
Onychomycosis
Genital Warts
Non-Contagious
Acne Tarde
Eczema
Excessive Sweating
(Hyperhidrosis)
Male Pattern Balding
Seborrheic Dermatitis

7. #1
 Foot infection due to a fungus.
 The most common fungal infection
(hot, tropics). +++itchy
 C/P- Red scale covering sole, top, or
sides of the feet. Usually unilateral.
 Dx.- Clinical diagnosis. Wood’s
Lamp. Skin scrapings for mycology.
 Tx.- 1% Terbinafine Spray (Lamisil)

8. #2
 Small growths that usually appear
on weight-bearing areas of feet.
 C/P-Hard surface. Tiny black dots
may be observed.
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis
 Tx.- Topical (SSA), Cryotherapy,
Electrocautery, & Curettage

9. #3
 A common fungal infection in which
flaky discoloured patches appear on
the chest/back/shoulders.
 Affects trunk, neck, and/or arms.
(uncommon on other parts)
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis. Wood’s
Lamp, rarely Fungal Culture.
 Tx.- Topical (Lamisil Spray,
Selenium Sulfide Shampoo). Oral
(Terbinafine)

10. #4
 Fungal infection of the nail.
 C/P- White or yellow nail
discoloration, thickening of the nail,
& separation of the nail from the nail
bed.
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis. Wood’s
Lamp. Fungal Culture
 Tx.- Oral (Terbinafine). Topicals
(Batrafen Nail Laquer).
Fingernail (3-6)infections cured more quickly
and effectively than toenail infections (12-
18).

11. #5
 Most common STD. Passed through
vaginal, anal and, rarely, oral sex.
 C/P- Pearly, cauliflower-like, or
rough with a slightly dark surface.
(most raised, but some may be flat)
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis. Vinegar Test
 Tx.- Podophyllin. Electrocautery
(best to treat ASAP)

13. #6
 Persistent acne into adulthood (>25)
 C/P - Acne lesions affecting mainly
the lower 1/3rd of the face, especially
the chin and perioral area.
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis. Exclude
topical/anabolic steroid use.
 Tx.- Topicals (Retinoids). Orals
(Minocycline/Roaccutane)

14. #7
 Group of conditions that cause the
skin to become inflamed, red, dry,
and itchy.
 C/P- dry-itch-scratch cycle. Skin that
can become thick and leathery.
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis
 Tx.- Emollients /Topical & Oral
Steroids/Antihistamines
(identify any contributing factors)

15. #8
 Excessive and uncontrollable
sweating (armpits, palms, soles, face)
 C/P – Excessive local or generalized
sweating.
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis. Starch-
Iodine Test.
 Tx.- ”Clinical Strength"
Antiperspirant (aluminium
zirconium)/BOTOX (very effective)

16. #9
 MPB is an inherited condition that is
also known as androgenetic alopecia
or balding.
 C/P- It usually follows a pattern of
receding hairline and thinning on
the crown. (Norwood Classification)
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis
 Tx.- There is no cure for MPB, but
medications can slow it down.
(Minoxidil/Propecia/FUE/PRP)

17. #10
 A very common skin condition that
causes redness, scaly patches to the
face, and dandruff to scalp/eyebrows.
 C/P- Patches of greasy skin covered
with flaky white crust over red skin
in the T-Zone. (c/o dry scalp)
 Dx.- Clinical Diagnosis. Wood’s Lamp
 Tx.- Anti-Fungal Shampoos/Topical
Steroids (scalp). Topical anti-fungal
+/- steroid (face, ears)

18. #10

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