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Penile wart or Mole/Freckle

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Lugaluga
Lugaluga

I've had this little brown lesion on the base of my penis for anything from 6 years to 6 months...my memory sadly has failed me and I cant recall how long its been there for.

I decided to get it check out by some professionals as I was concerned about it being a genital wart even though I have always previously written it off as a mole.

I contacted 3 Drs and all had different opinions. 2 of them were specialists I had email consultations with via an app. The first (an infectious disease consultant) said it was just a simple mole, then the second (a dermatologist) said pretty much the same thing.. that it looked like a freckle or a mole. The pictures I sent them were the ones attached below.

I went for what I thought would be a confirmation at an STI clinic where the GP told me it looked like a genital wart. This concerned me a lot as I don't think it looks like a typical genital wart and so after a bit of research online (dangerous I know) I stumbled across something called Bowenoid Papulosis which I'd say it is closer to in appearance than normal HPV warts. But is a far worse thing to have as can be precancerous.

I'm freaking out a little and any feedback would be much appreciated. I'm hoping just a mole. Praying its not BP!

Any opinions on its appearance? 

Thanks alot for taking the time to read my post

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  • Guest
    Guest Lugaluga

    Posted

    Hi, did the GP at the STI clinic recommend any treatment? If I were you I would place a ruler next to the mole and take a photo every few months. That will help you monitor if the mole size or appearance changes.
  • adam91924
    adam91924 Lugaluga

    Posted

    It doesn't look like a genital wart to me. My warts are raised, flesh colored and accompanied by itching and irritation. 

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