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Medical Conditions - Glans Discoloration

Glans or glans penis is the tip of or the head of the penis. It is usually pinkish in color and turns red or purple during erection because of the excess blood flow. The other causes of discoloration are an injury, penile melanosis (hyperpigmentation), contact dermatitis, lichen sclerosus, vitiligo, syphilis, and penile cancer.

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My glans appears wrinkled and red. What could the issue be?

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At 20, what is causing swelling around my foreskin?

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Why has my foreskin become different after circumcision?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I could see the Rx (prescription) and pictures. The brownish spots to some extent, could be normal but the redness is not.

How can I manage a dark patch on my glans?

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What causes dark glans patches and growth on the foreskin?

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What could be the reason for depigmentation on the penis?

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How can a dark penis head and itching foreskin be treated?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Kindly send good quality image and revert back.

How can red spots on the head of my penis be treated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, I feel you are suffering from a fungal infection of your genitalia. Kindly stop Candid-B cream (Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical).

I have glans discoloration. How to treat that?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it associated with itching at present? Kindly attach the photos. Please do not use cream containing Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone Dipropionate combination.

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