There Is A Blueish Purple Area Of On My Penis

Posted on Tue, 14 May 2019

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Question : there is a blueish purple area of on my penis what do i do, i have not had sex for a year and the it has been there for a few month my penis is overall dry

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like a Blood vessel

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the picture.
It looks like a Blood vessel ,a Vein on the Glans penis.
It is normal in few persons.
Nothing to worry about it.
It is Physiological,not due to any disease.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (31 minutes later)

why is it blue and and dark red and how come there is dry skin is there anyway to remove it?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Blue is a Vein

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The normal Colour of the Vein is blue and Artery is red.
Both Artery and Vein are seen.
You should clean the Glans and smegma daily during bath so that the area is clean.
If it looks dry,then you can apply Lignocaine 2%jelly.
Nothing to worry
Regards

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