title: [The "obese" and "old" male patient in dermatological practice. When should hypogonadism be considered?].
abstract: Hypogonadism refers to reduced endocrine function of the testicles and leads to testosterone deficiency. It is often observed in older and obese men. Symptoms with the highest predictive value are reduced sexual thoughts, decreased spontaneous erections, and erectile dysfunction. After excluding contraindications (e.g., desire for children), various forms of replacement therapy are available. Studies have shown that testosterone therapy is safe if regularly checked.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie u. Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland. d.varwig-janssen@uke.de.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Varwig-Janßen
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ochsendorf
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone
keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Erectile dysfunction; Metabolic syndrome; Obesity; Testosterone