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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Someting on Penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Someting on Penis
by Jordan, Oct 21, 2000 12:00AM
I have noticed that I have this big read mark on the back left shaft of my penis. It starts at the begging of the shaft and spreads down to the sac. It's arond 0.5cm in width and 2cm in length. I have had this for the past 4 years. Nothing else is growing on my penis. And the red mark does not hurt. But do you thinkg it is a std or cancer. I am circumsied and have never had sex or intercourse beofre. I do however masturbate. And ever since I started mastrbating 4 years ago, after 2 months into it I noticed it. Do you think that it is becasue of masturbation? I read another issue that seems to be the same as mine by JJ. But I don't think mine is an anatomical malace becasue it seems to big. It looks more like a rash. Thank you:0)
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 22, 2000 12:00AM
, Oct 22, 2000 12:00AM
Jordan:
This certainly doesn't sound like an STD, especially if you haven't had sex. It could indeed be an irritation rash from masturbation. Try applying over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day, and see if that helps. Also, show a doctor the rash at your next visit -- don't be embarrassed -- so you can get a definitive diagnosis.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
This certainly doesn't sound like an STD, especially if you haven't had sex. It could indeed be an irritation rash from masturbation. Try applying over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day, and see if that helps. Also, show a doctor the rash at your next visit -- don't be embarrassed -- so you can get a definitive diagnosis.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Dr. Rockoff