What Causes A Cluster Of Dark Brown Moles At The Base Of Penis?

Posted on Thu, 18 Feb 2016

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 Answered on

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : I have several (around 20) dark brown/black moles at the base of my penis that have shown up over the last several months. They are only slightly raised and are around 3mm and smaller. I'd like to know what they are and how I can get rid of them. I am sexually active.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and venereologist). I have read your question and I have noted your concern.

I would like to gather more information fom you in order to be able to guide you better..

Do you have any symptoms?like pain?itching?

I also request you to kindly upload a few images so that I am able to guide you better.

You may upload an Image either at "Reports Section" Or You may mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attention:Dr.Kakkar.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

There is no pain, no itching

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Genital warts/ Condyloma acuminata

Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have reviewed the Images.

I can see multiple, pigmented, rough appearing growths which are suggestive of genital warts / condyloma acuminata.
Genital warts are sexually transmitted infection, commonly caused by HPV -6, 11 and less commonly by other HPV types- 16, 18, 31, 33, 45.
They need to be ablated/ destroyed with either electrocautery or CO Laser. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist for the needful.

Regards

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