Discoloration of the skin in the penis is called penile vitiligo. The other symptoms that can be seen are white hair and loss of melanin in the inner lining of mouth and eyeballs. It is an autoimmune condition.
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What could be causing white patches on my penis and private parts?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have had two white patches on the private area of my penis for the past two years. I have no other symptoms, like itching or spreading. Could you please recommend a treatment? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It appears to be leucoderma or penile vitiligo. I request that you answer the below questions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis so I can guide you accordingly. Since when did it appear? Is the lesion itchy or bur... Read Full »
What could be the possible complications after circumcision?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a circumcision a few months ago for phimosis. After some time, the glans of my penis have patches that are red and raised without pain or discomfort. I thought it to be a part of the healing process and did not bother it. But it remains for so long. I am with the same partner for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for consulting us.I have seen the picture you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). This condition is called vitiligo, skin discoloration due to loss of pigmentation and not an infection or inflammation. It can present to other areas of the ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, The skin at the tip of my penis is becoming white from the past three months. There is no pain or any other problem due to that. I feel pressure to urinate, but while urinating the flow is slow. I do not know why my penis has become white. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me an image. It might be vitiligo or balanitis xerotica obliterans. Read Full »
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