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What Causes Swelling And Darkening Of Penis?
Question: I used to make jelq exercises 8 years ago , since the last 3 years ago i had a permanent doughnut effect with darken gland in my penis , however i stopped jelq since that time but these side effects persist , is this could be venous leakage or damage tissue ? please advise knowing that i can still had sex normally
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Doughnut effect do occurs by these kind of exercises.
This is harmless until and unless the swelling is persisting.
No since you have stopped this activity you don't need to worry unless you have any ulcer, swelling or pain over the effected area.
The blackness usually occurs as a result of contact irritant dermatitis.
If you are having normal erections you don't need to worry you would have normal sex life.
If you wish you can send me photograph of the affected area.
Also if you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Doughnut effect do occurs by these kind of exercises.
This is harmless until and unless the swelling is persisting.
No since you have stopped this activity you don't need to worry unless you have any ulcer, swelling or pain over the effected area.
The blackness usually occurs as a result of contact irritant dermatitis.
If you are having normal erections you don't need to worry you would have normal sex life.
If you wish you can send me photograph of the affected area.
Also if you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor
Please note that i went for the last 3 years to many skin doctors ( forgive i don't know the exact word in English), they informed that it could be an ulcer that hapPened due to some transient inflammation with normal sex intercourse but this ulcer is permanent and can not go away
Yesterday i went for the first time to an urologist , he informed that it is looking normal and as long as i had normal sex intercourse so everything is ok and there is no possibilty for Penis fracture or any other problem of blood circulation, please confirm that is correct
Thus can we conclude this only an ulcer ? and what will be the treatment that i can take knowing that i feel that ulcer is progressing slowly and cause me a real headache
Please note that i went for the last 3 years to many skin doctors ( forgive i don't know the exact word in English), they informed that it could be an ulcer that hapPened due to some transient inflammation with normal sex intercourse but this ulcer is permanent and can not go away
Yesterday i went for the first time to an urologist , he informed that it is looking normal and as long as i had normal sex intercourse so everything is ok and there is no possibilty for Penis fracture or any other problem of blood circulation, please confirm that is correct
Thus can we conclude this only an ulcer ? and what will be the treatment that i can take knowing that i feel that ulcer is progressing slowly and cause me a real headache
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Dear Friend.
Penis doesn't has bone so there is no chance if fracture.
Probably your skin doctor is right. You might have developed ulcers as a result of friction.
Don't worry this would be fine soon.
In case you had any unprotected sexual intercourse then this ulcer needs evaluation for sexually transmitted disease.
So don't worry. Resume your normal sexual life but remember to play safe.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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Dear Friend.
Penis doesn't has bone so there is no chance if fracture.
Probably your skin doctor is right. You might have developed ulcers as a result of friction.
Don't worry this would be fine soon.
In case you had any unprotected sexual intercourse then this ulcer needs evaluation for sexually transmitted disease.
So don't worry. Resume your normal sexual life but remember to play safe.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for reply
Now we concluded that i m suffering for many years ago from ulcer that is getting worse, thus i m asking what is the possible treatments or measures can be taken to reduce this ulcer effect ( creams , drugs , oil .etc..).? Waiting your suggestions.
The skin doctor told me that nothing can done and the effect will be permanently
Now we concluded that i m suffering for many years ago from ulcer that is getting worse, thus i m asking what is the possible treatments or measures can be taken to reduce this ulcer effect ( creams , drugs , oil .etc..).? Waiting your suggestions.
The skin doctor told me that nothing can done and the effect will be permanently
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Dear Friend
In case you are using condoms, change the brand. Many a times one has allergy to a particular brand or even latex, that can cause ulcers.
You can use Lubricating creams like KY Jelly in case you have severe friction during intercourse.
I am not sure that you have an ulcer or not.
It would be a wise idea to send me photograph of the affected area for a better help.
Stay Healthy
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Dear Friend
In case you are using condoms, change the brand. Many a times one has allergy to a particular brand or even latex, that can cause ulcers.
You can use Lubricating creams like KY Jelly in case you have severe friction during intercourse.
I am not sure that you have an ulcer or not.
It would be a wise idea to send me photograph of the affected area for a better help.
Stay Healthy
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dear Friend
I can't see any ulcer there. That's simply blackening of the skin that has resulted from jelq exercises.
No treatment required for this.
Don't use any oil, cream or lotion because that can further aggravate the skin blackening due to contact allergic dermatitis.
Just relax. Stop worrying.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Dear Friend
I can't see any ulcer there. That's simply blackening of the skin that has resulted from jelq exercises.
No treatment required for this.
Don't use any oil, cream or lotion because that can further aggravate the skin blackening due to contact allergic dermatitis.
Just relax. Stop worrying.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear doctor
Thanks for clarifying , please understand my situation as i this is annoying me for the past years without a solution to stop it, the problem that the blackening is increasing and i find my self helpless to treat this and also affecting my sexual life
I understand that there is no treatment for this as informed to me by the doctors here also
Thanks for clarifying , please understand my situation as i this is annoying me for the past years without a solution to stop it, the problem that the blackening is increasing and i find my self helpless to treat this and also affecting my sexual life
I understand that there is no treatment for this as informed to me by the doctors here also
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Dear Friend.
I understand your worry.
For blackness try Hydrocortisone cream locally once a day over the effected area. Use this for 15 days and get back to me after 15 days with the results.
I am hopeful that the blackness would improve.
Further treatment would be based on response. Don't continue using it for long time.
Write back after 15 days of use. Do mention my name in your query so that it is directed to me only.
Good Luck.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I understand your worry.
For blackness try Hydrocortisone cream locally once a day over the effected area. Use this for 15 days and get back to me after 15 days with the results.
I am hopeful that the blackness would improve.
Further treatment would be based on response. Don't continue using it for long time.
Write back after 15 days of use. Do mention my name in your query so that it is directed to me only.
Good Luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is hydrocortisone the commercial name of this drug , it is clear a cortisone type so it has side effects, right?
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Dear Friend.
Hydrocortisone is the name of the salt. You can ask the chemist for its available trade / commercial name.
Side effects are rare on short term use of local hydrocortisone.
That's why I have asked you to use it only for 15 days and get back to me.
Also use it only if you just have dark, black skin without any evidence of infection or ulcer
If you have any further query please ask me else close the discussion and rate it.
Stay Healthy
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Dear Friend.
Hydrocortisone is the name of the salt. You can ask the chemist for its available trade / commercial name.
Side effects are rare on short term use of local hydrocortisone.
That's why I have asked you to use it only for 15 days and get back to me.
Also use it only if you just have dark, black skin without any evidence of infection or ulcer
If you have any further query please ask me else close the discussion and rate it.
Stay Healthy
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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