What Causes White Patches On The Penis Skin?

Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 2016

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 Answered on

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi, a patch of skin on my penis (1' wide 2'' long) was damaged from masturbation and now that section is visibly much lighter than the rest of the skin, like albino light. It looks very different. What to do?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be leucoderma

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it looks like leucoderma.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply tacrolimus 0.1 percent ointment on the white patch in the morning and Clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area at night.
This needs to be continued for a long time but under the supervision of the doctor.
These medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad