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However, this aspect has not been studied much till now.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st2\">\n<jats:title>Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Our study proposes to describe the profile of non-venereal genital dermatoses and determine their impact on quality of life both social and sexual, using the dermatology life quality index questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st3\">\n<jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>We recruited patients aged 18 years and above, who were diagnosed to have non-venereal genital dermatoses during the study period. A detailed history was obtained and clinical examination done with relevant investigations when necessary. The dermatology life quality index was assessed and graded in all patients using Finlay dermatology life quality index questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st4\">\n<jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A total of 293 patients with non-venereal genital dermatoses were seen and 25 different dermatoses were observed. Men 242(82.6%) outnumbered women. The commonest age group affected was 31\u201350 years 144(50%). Chronic inflammatory dermatoses 135(41.6%) constituted the majority of cases. Scrotal dermatitis 46(15.7%), lichen simplex chronicus 37(12.6%), vitiligo 31(10.6%) were seen most frequently. In the study group, 111(37.9%) patients had moderate and 133(45.4%) had large impact on the quality of life. Erectile dysfunction was seen in 48(19.8%) men and 9(3.7%) had premature ejaculation. A significant effect on dermatology life quality index was found with increasing age (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.007), positive marital status (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.006), history of unprotected sex (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.001), history of recurrences (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.002) and venereophobia. (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.008).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st5\">\n<jats:title>Limitations:<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The number of women in the study group was less compared to men and we could not ascertain the type of sexual dysfunction in them.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st6\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Non-venereal genital dermatoses are common, more so among men. They have a significant impact on the quality of life of the individual. 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