White Spots on Scrotum

[medhelp936]

I have developed white spots on my testicles.  They do not hurt or itch and do not seem to be raised.  A Dr has checked them by taking a skin sample that came back as not cancerous.  I am concerned because another is developing (total of 7).  Is it possible the Dr. office made a mistake with regard to it being skin cancer?  

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Hi Wilbur,
White spots in the skin of the scrotum, esp around the hair base, may be vitiligo.
Pl consult a skin specialist.

[Wilburr]

i think i have this exact same thing non rased  white spots round the base of each hair in most cases. what is this?

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

The best way to address your concern is to get a second opinion.
Please see another doctor, preferably a dermatologist. He would do a physical examination, review the previous biopsy slides, and if needed, take another biopsy.

[medhelp936]

I looked up Vitiligo and it does not look like that.  My concern is that the Dr. may have been wrong in his diagnosis.  

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Vitiligo is a skin disease where white patches develop. It is not cancerous.

[medhelp936]

Thanks for responding.  What is vitiligo?  They are not raised at all just white spots appearing.  

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Hi,
Skin cancer is unlikely to present as multiple, sequentially developing, white lesions on the scrotal skin.
The skin biopsy too is negative for cancer.
You may see a dermatologist for ruling out conditions like vitiligo etc.