Suggest Remedy For White Color Patch On The Penis

Posted on Sun, 5 Jul 2015

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Sun, 5 Jul 2015 Answered on

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi Doc,
Few months back, half of my top portion of penis turned pale whitish (all was pink before) beside half is still pink. I am worried, please suggest some solution. It has become pale whitish from the back side of the penis. The skin is also slightly rough from the back side.

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
color changes occur with blood flow in penis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern. Looking at the photograph, you don't need to worry. As long as your sexual functions are not affected , don't let it bother you.
You must understand, the penis becomes reddish with increased blood flow during erection, and then decreases after that, leading to color changes .
Hope your doubts are cleared. you're welcome to contact me.

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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (1 hour later)

Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX
Just have following doubts.
1) There are some black colored rough spots on the backside as u can see in the image, which are the major concern.
2) It was all pink before, so, isn't there any way through which it can regain its lost natural coloration.

Thanks & Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
only of cosmetic changes. not a disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
I have noted the discolorations you're mentioning.
It's unlikely to revert to previous appearance.But, just ignore it.
This i'm saying from my experience as an Urologist.
Hope your doubts are cleared.
wishing you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad