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Erythroplasia of Queyrat is an early form of skin cancer found inside the penis, a male reproductive organ. The cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma in situ.
The condition is typically found in men who have not had the foreskin of the penis surgically removed (circumcision).
The main symptoms are a red rash and irritation inside the shaft of the penis.
Erythroplasia of Queyrat may sometimes be treated with medicines taken by mouth, including chemotherapy drugs and medicines that change the body's immune response.
The rash does not respond to anti-inflammatory creams, such as topical steroids. New creams such as imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil may be used for several weeks to months to clear this skin cancer.
More aggressive forms may require surgery, usually microscopic shaving (Mohs' surgery).
Updated by: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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