Suggest Treatment For A Scar On The Penis

Posted on Wed, 29 Mar 2017

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Question : I have a spot or scar on my penis. It is where I had cryotherapy done to remove a genital wart 2.5 years ago. Is the spot/scar normal?

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Scar after cryotherapy is common.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.

The best way to evaluate a scar,is to have a look at it.
For this,you'll need to send a photo of the scar.

Generally,we do see scars after cryotherapy for skin lesions,including warts.
So it should not be any cause for worry,unless there's changes like :
1. recent increase in size of scar.
2. itching over scar.
3. increased redness over scar.
4. swelling over the scar.
5. discharge from the scar edges.

For an expert opinion,send the picture of the scar.
Wish you well.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (16 minutes later)

Here are some pictures. Do they look normal?

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Appears normal on the photo.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

The photo's show a fairly normal scar.
If there're any of the symptoms written previously,then better see an Urologist.

Wish you well.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy