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Suggest Treatment For Dark Patches On The Shaft Of The Penis And Scrotum

Posted on Wed, 6 Sep 2017

Question: In the last twelve months, I have noticed two dark patches on my shaft and scrotum. The patches are a little bigger than a pencil eraser, and much darker than the surrounding skin. They are not moles.

The texture of the patches is different from the rest of the skin - they are smooth and very very slightly raised. Also, the patches reflect light (so they are shiny if I move them back and forth), unlike the rest of the skin in that area.

What could this be? I have approached many doctors in my area, and could not find a solution.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the description, these are likely to be warts. However, they need to be examined/visualized.

If possible upload an image of the lesions, to comment and advise further.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (26 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Thanks for uploading the images.

Based on these images, you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) which is a complication of inflammatory response due to damage to the skin.
Mometasone furoate topically should help. PIH can take up to 2 years to fade. You can expedite the process by using the mometasone. Its a prescription medication/steroid and you would have to consult a doctor before using it. The spots should be re evaluated at 4 weeks time to see if fading has occurred.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar