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Urology (Expert Forum)
Grey spots/Pigmentation on tip of penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Grey spots/Pigmentation on tip of penis
by u180873, Oct 18, 2004 12:00AM
Hi,
I am 26 and was circumsized about a year and a half ago and about 3 to 4 months afterwards I began to see a small greyish mark or spot on the tip of my penis; the mark is not raised or anything just flat and smooth like the rest of my skin there. I showed it to a doctor and she said I should not worry about it. Lately I've been tending to obsess over it. Could this be caused by the "newly" exposed skin that was covered by the foreskin for the most part of its life? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!!
I am 26 and was circumsized about a year and a half ago and about 3 to 4 months afterwards I began to see a small greyish mark or spot on the tip of my penis; the mark is not raised or anything just flat and smooth like the rest of my skin there. I showed it to a doctor and she said I should not worry about it. Lately I've been tending to obsess over it. Could this be caused by the "newly" exposed skin that was covered by the foreskin for the most part of its life? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 19, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 19, 2004 12:00AM
Tough to say without seeing it. Possibilities can include some sort of infection (i.e. fungal infection, herpes or genital warts) or a skin condition (i.e. dermatitis).
You may want to obtain another opinion - either another urologist or dermatologist.
If all the tests continue to be non-revealing, a biopsy can be considered for a more definitive diagnosis.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
You may want to obtain another opinion - either another urologist or dermatologist.
If all the tests continue to be non-revealing, a biopsy can be considered for a more definitive diagnosis.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
