What Could This Be I Have A Small Flesh Colored Mark On The Glans?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jan 2023

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Question : I have a small flesh colored mark on the glans of my penis. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please send a picture

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query but I need to see a picture of it first before giving an opinion on it.
Let me know if I can assist you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (6 hours later)

Photo attached

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please send them by mail.

Detailed Answer:
I can't find any pictures attached so please send them by mail at YYYY@YYYY .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (39 minutes later)

Trying one more time here.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like melanosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I see the picture you sent and it is a light brown mark on the head of the penis.
I think it is just hyperpigmentation or melanine forming deposits on skin.
It is not infectious and it is not dangerous.
It doesn't require treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng