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What Causes Peeling And Discoloration Of Urethral Opening?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2014
Question: I've been seeing a thin black lining around the hole of my penis. But if I rub it, it comes off. It seems to have the texture and feel of a skin layer. I just don't understand why it would be black. Also, the looking inside the hole of my penis, it seems to be white. Previously, it seemed to look like a normal skin color or pink.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be Balanitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day

Dear Sir

Peeling of the skin associated with discolouration of the opening (urethral meatus ) suggest the possibility of Balanitis near the tip. Inflammation of Urethral opening is associated with shredding of lining which gives peel like consistency. Exact diagnosis will however depend on good clinical examination.

It would be helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph. Also kindly provide me with the following additional information

1. Is there associated pain or itching?
2. Are you circumcised?
3. Duration since you are facing it


Awaiting your response


Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 hours later)
No real pain or itching but I do feel a little discomfort sometimes, like a slight pinching or squeezing on the tip. Not all the time though. Yes I am circumcised. I've been dealing with this for about a week and a half.

How do I attach photo? I'll try on my computer. I don't see it on my phone.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mail to YYYY@YYYY

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Thanks for the information provided. It would be helpful if you could upload the photograph as it will help in guiding you further based on your symptoms. You could do it by either

1. Upload it in upload reports available on right side of your dashboard

or

2. Send a mail to YYYY@YYYY with the subject " ATTN: Dr Deepak Kaltari"


Thanks for the patience


Take Care

Best Regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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What Causes Peeling And Discoloration Of Urethral Opening?

Brief Answer: Likely to be Balanitis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the day Dear Sir Peeling of the skin associated with discolouration of the opening (urethral meatus ) suggest the possibility of Balanitis near the tip. Inflammation of Urethral opening is associated with shredding of lining which gives peel like consistency. Exact diagnosis will however depend on good clinical examination. It would be helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph. Also kindly provide me with the following additional information 1. Is there associated pain or itching? 2. Are you circumcised? 3. Duration since you are facing it Awaiting your response Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Surgeon