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Red/Pink area above penis area
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Red/Pink area above penis area
by SWD23, Aug 21, 2005 12:00AM
Hello,
I'm a 30 year old male that has noticed a reddish/pink(mostly pink) area approximately three inches directly above my penis at the top of where my pubic hair ends. It has been there for about two months with absolutely no pain or itching. It almost looks like a pink birth mark. As far as the size is concerned, it is slighly larger than the size of a quarter. It is not raised. I have read through several forum Q and A's and it doesn't sound like anything in particular. I had tinea cruris approximately 10 years ago in the upper thigh area on both sides near the scrotum which has about the same color. However, there is no distinct ring, no pain, and no itching like the tinea cruris. It simply is a pink patch with no distinct lining around it. I haven't purchased any over the counter products yet as there has been no itching, etc. The only thing that I notice is that it gets slightly darker after a work out or when I sweat, but again, no itching or pain. I would really appreciate some input as to what I should try first....What you think this may be? and what can I do to cure whatever the heck this is? Since it has been two months I think it is time to act now. Thank you so much.
I'm a 30 year old male that has noticed a reddish/pink(mostly pink) area approximately three inches directly above my penis at the top of where my pubic hair ends. It has been there for about two months with absolutely no pain or itching. It almost looks like a pink birth mark. As far as the size is concerned, it is slighly larger than the size of a quarter. It is not raised. I have read through several forum Q and A's and it doesn't sound like anything in particular. I had tinea cruris approximately 10 years ago in the upper thigh area on both sides near the scrotum which has about the same color. However, there is no distinct ring, no pain, and no itching like the tinea cruris. It simply is a pink patch with no distinct lining around it. I haven't purchased any over the counter products yet as there has been no itching, etc. The only thing that I notice is that it gets slightly darker after a work out or when I sweat, but again, no itching or pain. I would really appreciate some input as to what I should try first....What you think this may be? and what can I do to cure whatever the heck this is? Since it has been two months I think it is time to act now. Thank you so much.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 21, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 21, 2005 12:00AM
Member Comments (2)
by genhawk, Oct 04, 2005 12:00AM
has any one noticed a red bump on there shaft before...syomptoms include .. nothing, there isnt any pain even after sex ( rough sex) just redness a small elavation never gets bigger or smaller, i guess im paranoid about warts, i would die if i have one, any way like i said its been there for some years never changing just now im worried, i think i got it around 16-17 not sure im 23 now.. what can i do .. Im in the army so i'd rather not set a apointment im not fond of getting my junk poked and proded i have had one check before.. ( and nothing was said)... any way im just looking for advice
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