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What Causes Black Spots On Penis?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016
Question: Hi,
There is a small black thing that appears under my penis,between the shaft and the glans. It appears and goes away after a few weeks. This has been happening for many years now. There is no itching or irritation of any kind. I need a permanent solution for this problem if possible. I have attached a photo for your reference.
Regards,
Biswajit
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of mole

Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern.
After having gone through the brief history given and the the uploaded picture I am of the opinion that the small black thing (encircled with black ink) that appears on the skin below the head of the penis seems to be a mole.
Mole is a benign pigmented lesions of the penis which usually appear on the shaft and/or glans (glands) of the penis.
It is usually harmless and do not requirement any treatment. But you should immediately visit doctor if you see any changes in size, color, and texture of the lesion or if you start getting itching or bleeding from the lesion.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (11 minutes later)
Hi,
I can confirm that it is not a mole as it is not permanent, it comes and goes in and around the same area. I just need a permanent solution for this black thing.

Regards,
Biswajit
doctor
Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be wart due to Molluscum contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Dear Biswajit, Hi
Thanks for your reply.
Reviewed the uploaded picture, it seems to me it is a small swelling on the skin below the penile head with a tiny dimple in the center which could be due to a virus called Molluscum contagiosum.
Since it is a self limited condition (as it is not causing any pain, irritation or itching) treatment may be unnecessary. However, it can be treated by Cryotherapy (freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen) or Laser therapy. I advise you to use Vitamin A containing creams like Retin-A or Adapalene gel.
Further, a second opinion of dermatologist is highly recommended.
Hope I tried to give some useful suggestions which could be helpful to you in getting the permanent solution for your problem.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Black Spots On Penis?

Brief Answer: Suggestive of mole Detailed Answer: Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern. After having gone through the brief history given and the the uploaded picture I am of the opinion that the small black thing (encircled with black ink) that appears on the skin below the head of the penis seems to be a mole. Mole is a benign pigmented lesions of the penis which usually appear on the shaft and/or glans (glands) of the penis. It is usually harmless and do not requirement any treatment. But you should immediately visit doctor if you see any changes in size, color, and texture of the lesion or if you start getting itching or bleeding from the lesion. Hope the suggestions given above would be useful. Regards.