The Potential Cutaneous Effects of Pornography Addiction: A Narrative Review

Pornography addiction is an area of increasing concern, particularly due to the ubiquitous nature of pornographic material on the Internet. Even so, there is no formal Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) inclusion of compulsive pornography use as a behavioral addiction. Alt...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-12, Vol.14 (12), p.e33066-e33066
Main Authors: Rasul, Taha F, Schwartz, Kayla R, Qureshi, Farhan, Eachus, Emily, Henderson, Armen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental deaths
Addictions
Addictive behaviors
Cross-sectional studies
Debridement
Dermatology
Erotica
Erythema
Females
Granulomas
Injuries
Internet
Males
Penis
Pornography & obscenity
Psychiatry
Sarcoidosis
Self destructive behavior
Self esteem
Sexually transmitted diseases
STD
Substance Use and Addiction
Urticaria
Womens health
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Summary:Pornography addiction is an area of increasing concern, particularly due to the ubiquitous nature of pornographic material on the Internet. Even so, there is no formal Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) inclusion of compulsive pornography use as a behavioral addiction. Although the psychosocial impacts of pornography addiction have been studied, the risk of direct skin injuries and behavioral changes brought about by excessive pornography usage remain to be seen. Adult males constitute the majority of cases of engaging in risky and violent sexual behaviors with an unclear association with pornography consumption. Adult females may be likely to copy pubic hair trimming patterns analogous to those seen in pornographic content, even though attitudes towards labiaplasty are unclear. Finally, adolescents regularly exposed to pornography have been found to replicate sexual activity seen in pornographic material and have earlier sexual activity. In the literature evaluated, an association between pornographic material and direct cutaneous disease remains a major area of further research.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.33066