A comprehensive approach to child sexual abuse: Insights for dermatologists.

IF 3.2 4区医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI:10.25259/IJDVL_246_2025

Krithiga Muralidharan, Daniel Manoj, Dharshini Sathishkumar, Ranjit Immanuel James, Jagadeesh Narayanareddy

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Abstract

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious public health issue in India, with long-lasting physical, emotional and psychological consequences. Dermatologists play a crucial, though often underappreciated, role in the identification and management of CSA due to expertise in recognising and interpreting cutaneous signs, which are the most common and visible indicators of abuse. The authors explore the pivotal role of dermatologists in the multidisciplinary approach to CSA, emphasising their involvement in history-taking, physical examination, injury interpretation, and forensic evidence collection. The article also discusses the importance of timely reporting to authorities and adhering to treatment protocols based on the prevalent guidelines. This article attempts to create awareness among practising dermatologists in India about their role in the early detection and comprehensive care of CSA survivors. We also believe that this article will act as a guiding force for them to manage CSA cases effectively.

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儿童性虐待的综合方法：皮肤科医生的见解。

儿童性虐待在印度是一个严重的公共卫生问题，对身体、情感和心理造成长期影响。皮肤科医生在CSA的识别和管理中发挥着至关重要的作用，尽管经常被低估，因为他们在识别和解释皮肤症状方面的专业知识，这是最常见和最明显的滥用指标。作者探讨了皮肤科医生在CSA多学科方法中的关键作用，强调了他们在病史记录、体格检查、损伤解释和法医证据收集方面的参与。文章还讨论了及时向当局报告和遵守基于流行指南的治疗方案的重要性。这篇文章试图创造意识在执业皮肤科医生在印度关于他们在早期发现和CSA幸存者的综合护理的作用。我们也相信这篇文章将对他们有效地管理CSA案例起到指导作用。

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来源期刊

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology 医学-皮肤病学

CiteScore

2.10

自引率

10.30%

发文量

247

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) is the national association of Indian medical specialists who manage patients with skin disorders, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or leprosy. The current member strength of the association is about 3800. The association works for the betterment of the specialty by holding academic meetings, printing a journal and publishing a textbook. The IADVL has several state branches, each with their own office bearers, which function independently within the constitution of the IADVL. Established in 1940, the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL, ISSN 0378-6323) is the official publication of the IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists).