Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Depigmentation of the 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.
Depigmentation of the penis
by cristi_20a, Jul 30, 2004 12:00AM
Hi.
Im 26 now. When I hit puberty my penis got the normal adult coloration, but in the next year or so, a patch of discolorated zone formed, quite rapidly and since then, once in a while (once in 8-9 years) it grows more.
What can it be? I mention that I have white skin and I only get red in the sun and I never had a proper sun tan, because is very dificult for me to get. Ppl always tell me that I'm white as cheeze :))
Also, more recently I got a nail fungus, so I will use Lamisil. Can that help my discoloration too? Since I would guess it might be some fungus involved?
Thank you.
Im 26 now. When I hit puberty my penis got the normal adult coloration, but in the next year or so, a patch of discolorated zone formed, quite rapidly and since then, once in a while (once in 8-9 years) it grows more.
What can it be? I mention that I have white skin and I only get red in the sun and I never had a proper sun tan, because is very dificult for me to get. Ppl always tell me that I'm white as cheeze :))
Also, more recently I got a nail fungus, so I will use Lamisil. Can that help my discoloration too? Since I would guess it might be some fungus involved?
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 30, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 30, 2004 12:00AM
This sounds like vitiligo. It does not sound likke fungus. Vitiligo is a common condition in which pigment goes away. Cause is unknown. Other than appearance, vitiligo has no significance. I suggest you get a dermatologist to tell for certain whether you in fact have fungus and whether Lamisil is appropriate. At that point you can have your penis looked at too.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
