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What Causes Discoloration And Losing Elasticity Of Foreskin?
My foreskin is discolored and has lost its elasticity, making it difficult and painful to retract over the glans. I have hadthis problem for about two months and it doesnt seem to have gotten better or worse. I have not been tested for stds but have not had sexin over a year and always use a condom.
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Hello
Thanks for query .
Based on what you have described discoloration of foreskin with loss of elasticity is mostly due to what is called as Ballanitis Xerotica Obliterance (BXO) However the diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified Urologist .
This is progressive disease and is a variant of Lichen Planus .
There is no treatment that can cure it permanently .You can slow down the progress by using steroid cream .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query .
Based on what you have described discoloration of foreskin with loss of elasticity is mostly due to what is called as Ballanitis Xerotica Obliterance (BXO) However the diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified Urologist .
This is progressive disease and is a variant of Lichen Planus .
There is no treatment that can cure it permanently .You can slow down the progress by using steroid cream .
Dr.Patil.
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