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What Causes White Discoloration Of Foreskin?
Question: I am over 50, and recently the end of my foreskin has become white and tight, making sex uncomfortable
Brief Answer:
History suggests leuplakia, further inv required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
White discoloration of foreskin in this age group is called leukoplakia. Leukoplakia can occur due to many reasons. A biopsy of the lesion is required to know the exact nature of the lesion.
A common cause of leukoplakia is lichen sclerosis atrophicus. Lichen sclerosis atrophicus is a age related degenerative condition. It is characterized by thinning of the upper layer of the skin and inflammation in the underlying sub-epithelial zone. Lichen sclerosis atrophicus is a degenerative condition, however, malignant or per-malignant change has to be ruled out.
Thus, consult a surgeon for clinical assessment and biopsy.
If the lesion turns out to be lichen sclerosis atrophicus, simple excision of the lesion will be sufficient and will relieve your symptoms also.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
History suggests leuplakia, further inv required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
White discoloration of foreskin in this age group is called leukoplakia. Leukoplakia can occur due to many reasons. A biopsy of the lesion is required to know the exact nature of the lesion.
A common cause of leukoplakia is lichen sclerosis atrophicus. Lichen sclerosis atrophicus is a age related degenerative condition. It is characterized by thinning of the upper layer of the skin and inflammation in the underlying sub-epithelial zone. Lichen sclerosis atrophicus is a degenerative condition, however, malignant or per-malignant change has to be ruled out.
Thus, consult a surgeon for clinical assessment and biopsy.
If the lesion turns out to be lichen sclerosis atrophicus, simple excision of the lesion will be sufficient and will relieve your symptoms also.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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