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Urology (Expert Forum)
Black spots on penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Black spots on penis
by supertuscan, Aug 09, 2005 12:00AM
I am an uncircumsized male in my late 50's. A couple of years ago I found a small black spot under the foreskin on the "ring" where the foreskin connects to the penis. I thought nothing of it. Two days ago, while in the shower, I noticed that there are now about 12 of these small spots. What are they and should I be concerned?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 10, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 10, 2005 12:00AM
Cannot say without looking at the lesions. Possibilities can include various types of STDs (herpes, genital warts). Cysts or fungal infections can be considered if the evaluation for STDs is non-revealing.
You may want to consider seeing your personal physician or a dermatologist for further evaluation. If herpes is considered, the lesions can be swabbed and sent out for diagnosis.
With any penile lesions, it may be a good idea to be screened for urethritis and prostatitis. A urinalysis and digital rectal exam is a reasonable initial approach.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
You may want to consider seeing your personal physician or a dermatologist for further evaluation. If herpes is considered, the lesions can be swabbed and sent out for diagnosis.
With any penile lesions, it may be a good idea to be screened for urethritis and prostatitis. A urinalysis and digital rectal exam is a reasonable initial approach.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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