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Suggest Remedy For Penis Discolouration Caused By Friction Dermatitis
Question: Penis discoloration and marks. I went to a PCP and Urologist in the last month and no answers but the discoloration is alarming and increasing. What is the cause of the discoloration and/or marks on penile shaft & head.
The issue started 4 weeks ago.
The issue started 4 weeks ago.
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus or friction dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
Pigmentation of penis is seen in lichen planus, a pigmentary disorder of penis or friction dermatitis.
I would like to know few additional information.
1. Do you have itching in the involved area?
2. While having sexual intercourse do you use condom?
Please answer the above.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Lichen planus or friction dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
Pigmentation of penis is seen in lichen planus, a pigmentary disorder of penis or friction dermatitis.
I would like to know few additional information.
1. Do you have itching in the involved area?
2. While having sexual intercourse do you use condom?
Please answer the above.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
1. I do have an itching/stinging sensation in the area. The area is also sticky. Discomfort in the area is 3 out of 10. The itching isn't consistent and probably lasts a total of 30 minutes or less per day. Some days it does not itch.
2. I do use condoms with every sexual experience. I have not had sex in 60 days. I have refrained from masturbation for 3 days so far.
Went to PCP Friday and they said see dermatologist or urologist again if I am still concerned as it didn't appear to be STD.
Thanks for the feedback
2. I do use condoms with every sexual experience. I have not had sex in 60 days. I have refrained from masturbation for 3 days so far.
Went to PCP Friday and they said see dermatologist or urologist again if I am still concerned as it didn't appear to be STD.
Thanks for the feedback
Brief Answer:
Not std
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Don't worry it's not an STD.
It's just pigmentation of penile skin, probably secondary yo lichen planus.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like fluticasone.
It reduces the itching as well decreases pigmentation within 15 days.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Not std
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Don't worry it's not an STD.
It's just pigmentation of penile skin, probably secondary yo lichen planus.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like fluticasone.
It reduces the itching as well decreases pigmentation within 15 days.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
No other doubts but I have seen doctors and they have not caught this. Should i see PCP, Urologist or dermatologist to review and hopefully give me treatment?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
Brief Answer:
review with dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You can go ahead with the medication and review with a dermatologist as it is a skin problem.
Thank you.
review with dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You can go ahead with the medication and review with a dermatologist as it is a skin problem.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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