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What Causes A Painless Brown Mole On The Penis?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Question: Hi . I have mole on my pennis from last 3 years . It's brown in color .. No pain no bleeding . Can it be harmful.. Pls suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely a benign nevus

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have read your question and I have noted your concern.

A mole/ nevus which has remained unchanged over the last 3 years is most likely a benign mole/ nevus. Any change in a nevus in terms of size, shape, symmetry, color, margins should arouse suspicion.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

I have also attached pictures related to my query pls see to it and suggest please.

I also upload few pictures of my mole . So that you can see and suggest me in abetted manner. Thanks waiting for your reply.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
upload more images

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I can see 2 lesions in this image, a circular one and a longer one. The longer one does'nt look like a mole. It looks more like a wart.
I would like to you to upload a few more clear images in better lighting.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)

I have attached fresh picture related to my query. Pls suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Genital warts/ Condyloma acuminata

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

These are not moles. I can see 2 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. You must have acquired the infection via sexual contact with an infected partner.
They need to be ablated/ destroyed with either electrocautery or CO Laser. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (55 minutes later)

Thanks for your openion . Also would like to mention that I recently came to know I also have vitiligo on my pennis in fact day before yesterday after talking to Dr S.Murgan . Could you relate vitiligo with warts . Is it alarming .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Warts and vitiligo are not related

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

There is no relation between these 2 conditions. These are entirely distinct entities. Warts are caused by HPV, a sexually transmitted infection whereas Vitiligo is autoimmune in origin.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 minutes later)

Is there any medication which I can use at home to treat my wart . Very afraid going to dermatologist . Can i enjoy my sex life normally or should I avoid till I will be ok.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly visit a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist.
Electrocautery Or radiofrequency cautery is one option wherein the wart would be ablated/ destroyed. It is a very minor procedure.
Other option include application of topical podophyllin 20% resin (dermatologist would apply it for you). This usually causes regression of warts in 1 or 2 applications. However, if this fails, electrocautery is the next option.
I would advice you to avoid sexual contact till you get rid of warts and for a few months thereafter, so as to exclude any recurrence. You can certainly pass it on to your partner if you indulge in sexual contact.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Should I go for HPV test before going to doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The test would reveal 'Hpv type'

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You may go for this test to know the 'Hpv types' of your infection. There are various types of genital Hpv with different implications e.g 6,11 (low risk types) and16, 18, 31, 33, 45 (high risk types).

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 minutes later)

If it 16 18. 31 33 45. High risk viruse. Will it long for 4 years without giving intimations.?can it be possible also I recently got baby about 4 months back any precaution for him also. Would like to mention I sexually active with my wife . You suggest I will go for her tests also.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your wife need to be examined and tested for Hpv

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, HPV infection can persist for years or even decades.
There is no risk for baby as the infection is usually tansmitted sexually. However, you should avoid touching the warts with hands as you may inadvertantly transmit the infection through contaminated hands. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching with hands.
Your wife too would be ideally examined for any warts by a gynecologist and also tested for HPV.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

To whom should I consult for HPV tests and what will be procedure .how this tests performed

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HPV tying is swab test

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Ideally you should take a prescription from a dermatologists with necessary investigations mentioned on it like Hpv typing, Hiv and VDRL and the you can go to a path lab e.g Dr.Lal path lab.
HPV tying is a skin swab test. Whereas Hiv and VDRL are blood tests.

Regards

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