What is Fournier gangrene?

Fournier Gangrene is an infection of the deeper layers of skin and subcutaneous tissue of the genitalia.

How do members experience Fournier gangrene?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Fournier gangrene*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Fournier gangrene*

Who has Fournier gangrene on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 1
40s 5
50s 3
60s 7
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 9