DiagnosisPrimary management optionAlternate options
Papulosquamous lesions
PsoriasisTopical corticosteroidsVitamin D3 analogues, tacrolimus (Protopic), pimecrolimus (Elidel)
Inflammatory lesions
Lichen sclerosusTopical corticosteroidsCircumcision if isolated to the prepuce
Lichen nitidusObservationTopical corticosteroids, tacrolimus, pimecrolimus
Lichen planusTopical corticosteroidsCircumcision if isolated to the prepuce
Vascular lesions
AngiokeratomasObservationSurgery, cryoablation, electrocautery, laser ablation
Neoplastic lesions
Carcinoma in situCircumcision for isolated prepuce lesionsMohs micrographic surgery, topical imiquimod (Aldara)
Invasive squamous cell carcinomaCircumcision for isolated prepuce lesions; Mohs micrographic surgery for non-isolated lesionsPartial or radical penectomy, radiation, brachytherapy