Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes White Dead Skin Cells Under The Foreskin Of Penis?
Question: Under my penis foreskin near the frenulum, i have some sort of dead white skin, it is not smegma and has been there for months, it doesnt hurt nor does it scrape off. What is this? I have applied some cream in the past which didnt help and was advised by the GUm clinic doctor to take a nurology?
http://postimg.org/image/8dck3zq45/
http://postimg.org/image/6wijfp3fx/
http://postimg.org/image/enz9e97l9/
http://postimg.org/image/l0eeo3anh/
http://postimg.org/image/8dck3zq45/
http://postimg.org/image/6wijfp3fx/
http://postimg.org/image/enz9e97l9/
http://postimg.org/image/l0eeo3anh/
Brief Answer:
Looks an inflammatory reaction, but get a check-up done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
From the images seen on the attachments, it's part of an inflammatory reaction of the fore-skin.
However, the best opinion can be given only after an examination.
It usually clears after a course of antibiotics and ointment locally.
If it persists after that, get an opinion from your doctor regarding a circumcision.
That will clear your fore-skin and rid you of your worry.
Maintain good penile hygiene.
Wish you well.
Looks an inflammatory reaction, but get a check-up done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
From the images seen on the attachments, it's part of an inflammatory reaction of the fore-skin.
However, the best opinion can be given only after an examination.
It usually clears after a course of antibiotics and ointment locally.
If it persists after that, get an opinion from your doctor regarding a circumcision.
That will clear your fore-skin and rid you of your worry.
Maintain good penile hygiene.
Wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What are the chanes of it being penile cancer, can somebody that has seen symptoms of penile cancer advise please.
Brief Answer:
Cancer is diagnosed on biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
A cancer is diagnosed by doing a biopsy of tissue.
Once circumcised, even that fear is over, as it's curative surgery.
The foreskin is sent for a biopsy, and if at all, it turns out to be cancerous, no further treatment, except, regular check-up is enough.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Wish you well.
Cancer is diagnosed on biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
A cancer is diagnosed by doing a biopsy of tissue.
Once circumcised, even that fear is over, as it's curative surgery.
The foreskin is sent for a biopsy, and if at all, it turns out to be cancerous, no further treatment, except, regular check-up is enough.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Wish you well.
Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
