What Causes A Red Mark On The Inner Part Of Penis?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

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Mon, 15 Dec 2014 Answered on

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hey,

I m getting a red mark over the inner part{pink part} of my penis and the same is spreading gradually,its just like the same way when a new skin comes,but it seems to be so wiered,is it something serious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to know more about the query as well need a photograph

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

I have gone through your query.
I will keep possibilities of either candidal balanitis, Zoon's balanitis

I would request you to kindly upload a picture of the affected area so that I am able to understand the condition better and hence guide you better.

Also let me know more about your query.
-Is the affected area itchy? Or is it asymptomatic
-How long since you have noticed it?
-Are you uncircumcised or circumcised?

Regards

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