Contact Leukoderma Induced by Latex Condom: A Case Report
Contact leukoderma occurs when certain chemicals are repeatedly exposed to the skin usually producing a hypopigmented skin condition without inflammation. Here we report a case of contact leukoderma in a 51-year-old married male patient who developed ring-shaped skin depigmentation that was painless non-itchy and without inflammation around the penis for eight months. Within two months a small depigmentation area transformed into a full ring-shaped pattern. The patient was advised to stop using condoms and to use alternative contraception after being diagnosed with contact leukoderma caused by rubber latex condoms.nbsp
Authors
- Somanaboina Padmakar
- Ragiri Saraswathi
- Nannagaram Charan Kumar
Publication Details
- Journal
- RGUHS National Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26463/rnjph.10_1_1
- Primary Topic
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00