Bowenoid papulosis
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| Specialty | Dermatology  |
Bowenoid papulosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by the presence of pigmented verrucous papules on the body.[1]: 730 [2]: 408 They are associated with human papillomavirus, the causative agent of genital warts.[3]
The term bowenoid papulosis was coined in 1977 by Kopf and Bart and is named after dermatologist John Templeton Bowen.[4][5][6]
Bowenoid papulosis is defined by the appearance of one or more reddish-brown papules or plaques in the anogenital region that can last for a few weeks to several years. Although some patients occasionally report itching in affected perianal skin areas, the majority of individuals do not exhibit any symptoms.[7]
Causes
Diagnosis
Bowenoid papulosis diagnosis requires a history, histologic examination, and clinical description of the condition.[9]
Treatment
Bowenoid papulosis is typically treated with locally destructive or ablative therapies, including 5-fluorouracil, electrocoagulation, cryotherapy, and surgical excision or razor excision. Imiquimod has also been applied with good results.[10]