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After PPP removal, some dark lines appeared on my penis. What are they?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 27 years old. Four months ago, I had the PPP removal along with CO2. Now, for the last 30 days, I have been noticing some dark lines on my penis head. Is that something to worry?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Please attach a picture to ascertain if it is something to worry.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have attached photos. But, in the photos it is not much visible. Actually, it is dark brown in color and at night, it looks black. It is spreading a little bit. It is not on the area where PPP was removed. Also, I have a little bit of redness due to irritation. What cream should I use? Is it normal for the lower half of the penis head to be more reddish than the upper half?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If you have any irritation on the same spot of pearly penile papule, then it can be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. If you have not had any history of irritation on the same spot, then it looks like a collection of melanin like a mole and absolutely no reason to worry. No cream will help in reducing that. For the redness, I suggest topical Miconazole based cream at night time for 10 days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicine with consent.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you very much.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Welcome. Please follow up after 10 days to know the outcome.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 2, 2016
Reviewed At October 18, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Penile Dark Lines After PPP Removal Companion

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After procedures like pearly penile papule (PPP) removal, it is common to notice changes in skin appearance. Here's what you need to know about dark lines and related symptoms.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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