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What Causes Pink And Brown Discolouration In Glans Of Penis?

Posted on Wed, 4 May 2016

Question: My glans penis is two colored. 1/3rd of it is pink while rest 2/3rd is brown.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Has the colour of glans penis changed recently?

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts and photographs that you have posted it appears that you have noticed colour of your glans penis to be partly brown and partly pink.

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem
1) Is this colour pattern is from birth or has been noticed recently ?
2) Did you have any urinary symptoms ?

If this colour pattern is from childhood ,there is nothing to worried about as it has no significance at all.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 days later)

Hi Doctor,
Thanks for the reply. As asked,
1) the discoloration is not from childhood, few 5-6 years back i noticed the change. It's almost same as was 6 years back. Not much change. No itch, no burn, it's only discoloration.
2) I don't have any urinary related problem as per my knowledge. Should I get some tests done?
Further, I'm single as of now and I'm worried for post wedding. Is there something to apply to regain the color or make it one tone? Also, what kind of doctor should I see, a dermatologist or urologist?

Thanks & regards.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about it .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
The change in colour of glans penis could be due to depigmentation of some area resulting into change in colour pattern of glans penis .

Since it is stationary and have no clinical symptoms it is nothing to be worried about it and should be taken as variation in pigmentation of glans penis as it occurs in skin pigmentation in some individuals .

My main concern was to rule out Ballanitis Xerotica Obliterans (BXO)which is a progressive skin condition and is variant of Lichen Planus .

However consult qualified Dermatologist for clinical examination in person to confirm the diagnosis .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 days later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks!.

Could you suggest some reference for dermatologist in XXXXXXX Further, any tests to find out the reason for this? And lastly, any cream / lotion for application to lessen the effect.
I do understand that its harmless, nevertheless explaining this to my better half would be a painful & a embarrassed process.

Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult qualified Dermatologist along with your wife .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
It is not advisable to use any topical cream unless you get examined and advised by a Dermatologist .

You can consult Dermatologist along with your wife so that she gets convinced about the benign and harmless nature of the lesion .

You can go to any renowned Hospital in XXXXXXX

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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