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Do I need to worry about a small area of discoloured skin?
It's an embarrassing question to have to ask the internet (I apologise in advance), but my GP has been unhelpful do far:
I've had 2 small areas of discoloured skin on my penis for several years. I was told not to worry but the doctor at the GUM clinic didn't know what they are. I'm now in a state of worry that it could be more than just discoloured skin... Could anyone help set my mind at ease?
Thank you.
I've had 2 small areas of discoloured skin on my penis for several years. I was told not to worry but the doctor at the GUM clinic didn't know what they are. I'm now in a state of worry that it could be more than just discoloured skin... Could anyone help set my mind at ease?
Thank you.
Okay, that helps. It could be hyperpigmentation from past inflammation or injury. They don't hurt, crust, etc? The GUM clinic would have been able to identify them if they were warts or anything dangerous.
That's what is so great about this format. You can literally ask anything and it's anonymous and nothing is embarrassing here. Nothing to apologize for either, that is what this forum is for.
Discoloration on your penis. Are these discolorations dark? And they aren't new, correct? No other symptoms? It would really help to further discuss if we knew if they are dark or light.
Discoloration on your penis. Are these discolorations dark? And they aren't new, correct? No other symptoms? It would really help to further discuss if we knew if they are dark or light.
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They're darker in comparison to my normal skin tone. A tan/brown shade? I think I have an olive skin tone normally.
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