Genital rash (including warts and infestations)

Genital rashes are commonly found in attendees at sexual health clinics. They can be caused by infections (including sexually transmitted infections), infestations and dermatoses, and can also be indicators of or worsened by other medical conditions. The diagnosis is usually made on the clinical appearance and can be supported by clinical signs elsewhere, especially in the case of genital dermatoses. There are also a number of normal variants seen in both men and women that should be considered in the differential diagnosis.