vitiligo of pensi head

I am 48 years black male from India.
since last two years or so I am seeing white spots on my penis head , which are increasing in size very slowly.
Probably it is vitiligo of penis. though my sex life is normal. Parents donot have such problem. But maternal uncle and paternal uncle both are having vitiligo.

Please suggest
Thanks...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since you are having vitiligo in your family, it can be due to vitiligo. It is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed.The exact cause is not known but a genetic or hereditary predisposition has been seen.

Treatment options include steroids, psoralen photochemotherapy(PUVA),depigmentation and surgical therapy like skin grafting, micropigmentation or tattooing and autologous melanocyte transplants. However the choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches; their location, sizes, and how widespread they are and the option that is convenient to you. I would suggest  you to discuss these options with a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.