What Causes Bright Pink Color Skin On Penis?

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

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Question : A year and half ago I got a friction burn on my penis. Since then it's been bright pink. When it dries up it has slight dry skin that will flake off. I moisturize and it stays bright pink/red. I've tried going like a month no sexual activity and the same. Also tried keeping a bandage on during the whole day for a few weeks and the same. I seen a doctor about it and he said it's ok. But I don't want it to look like that. What can I do or should do??

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: It looks like Hypergranulation . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the photograph and facts that you have posted it appears that you had friction burn a year ago which looks like a red patch on shaft of the penis, I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem. 1) Is there any watery discharge from the lesion ? 2) Is there itching? It looks like a hyper granulation patch and can be cured by applying topical steroid cream. Please consult qualified Dermatologist for clinical assessment and further treatment. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)

There is no watery discharge and is not itchy. I have tried cortizone ointment before. And didn't help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Try using topical antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for follow up. Try using topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily. Consult qualified Dermatologist for opinion and further treatment. Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

I have also tried neosporin many times.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Consult Dermatologist for further treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing again . Please consult qualified Dermatologist for inspection of the lesion and further treatment. Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.

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