Urologie pro praxi 1/2025
Local treatment of wounds and lesions in the genitoanal area in women with regard to the effectiveness of the dressing and the comfort of the patient
This article deals with the issue of the spectrum of therapeutic materials suitable for the treatment of wounds, ulcerations and lesions in the genitoanal area in women. Despite the fact that the content of the article is primarily dedicated to the female genitoanal area, the described local therapy is also applicable to men in the same region. Histologically, the female and male genitalia consist of identical tissues, which are distinguished only by anatomical features. Damage to the genitoanal area requires materials for repeated application during the day, are affordable, relieve pain and improve comfort of patients. The illustrative scheme in the table with therapeutic materials is divided into three sections, including the inflammation phase with drying of the wound bed, the phase supporting wound cleansing and the regeneration phase. Damage in this area may also involve irritant and post-radiation dermatitis. The presented case describes the complicated treatment of lesions in the genitoanal area of an uncooperative patient.
Keywords: genitoanal area, local therapy, gynecology, wounds, lesions, irritant dermatitis, post-radiation dermatitis.