What Causes Different Pigmentation On Foreskin?

Posted on Sun, 25 Jan 2015

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Question : I have recently noticed some different pigmentation on my foreskin. Instead of being a pinkish colour, like the skin around it, there is now a small oval patch, around 1.2cm by 1.6cm, of very light - almost white - skin, surrounded by some patchy very dark brown skin around 60% of the way around the white skin. I am 67 years old. Is this something I need to get checked out? If so, what are the possible causes?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
There is a possibility of fungal infection.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for the follow up.
It is looking like a normal hyper pigmented patch.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a common thing and requires no treatment.
Slowly it will disappear on it's own.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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