Diagnosed With Morphea Hemangioma. Causing Irritation. Suggest

Posted on Wed, 13 Nov 2013

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Question : I have a blemish on my penis that has been there for as long as I can remember. I went to a dermatologist and she said she thinks it morphea hemangioma......... it is shape in a half circle around the area where urine come out..the marked area is lower than the other side and cause irritation. any suggestions? I can send a pic if necessary

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query . It is appearing like morphea. It is an auto immune disorder where the skin becomes thin and depressed. you require treatment with topical or if possible injectable steroids. Did your dermatologist suggest you any treatment? This disease can be controlled but cannot be totally treated. Its good that you have a localised form.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

No treatment was recommended. ...what would treatment do? The normal tissue around it is sensitive. Any suggestion? Does it get larger over time? She did recommend taking a biopsy. ... but she said it wasn't necessary

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the follow up, sorry for the delay in answering. Treatment can prevent further extension of patch. You can apply flutivate ointment. Yes biopsy can be done to confirm diagnosis, but it is not required as the lesion is obvious. Unnecessary pain to you can be avoided. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar