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White patch on penis

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ed24781
ed24781

White patch like bumps on penis.what is it?image

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  • Ivank11
    Ivank11 ed24781

    Posted

    Hi it could be lichen sclerosus you should have it checked with your doctor. How long have you had it. And I think Your not circumcised?

  • ed24781
    ed24781

    Posted

    Ive had for about a year now. Seems to be getting bigger and no I'm not circumsized. Will that cause that?

    • Ivank11
      Ivank11 ed24781

      Edited

      The fact that you are uncircumcised increases the risk of it being lichen sclerosus or BXO there are other conditions with similar symptoms so you really should visit your GP or specialist for a proper diagnosis and start treatment the better. the fact you have had it for a year and it has not improved and has started to spread would be worrying so get it checked ASAP. Let us know how you get on or if you have any other questions my LS started on the frenulum and then spread out from there slowly.

  • Wee_Dugie
    Wee_Dugie ed24781

    Posted

    The general rule for something that you have had for a year is that it is not going to go away, without treatment.

    One of the possibilities, as mentioned by the other responder is that this could be Lichen Sclerosus - I have this condition, and I do not think that is what you have.

    However, you will need to get it correctly identified and the correct form of treatment put in place as soon as possible.

    Do you have your own doctor, or something like a Sexual Health service that you can go to?

  • ed24781
    ed24781

    Edited

    Got bioposy done and turns out it is Lichen. Got prescribed an oitment to help thing the thick skin but the whiteness will not go away

    • Ivank11
      Ivank11 ed24781

      Edited

      Hi only just seen your reply thanks. That's good you got it checked out and you have received a diagnosis of LS you have been prescribed some steroid cream I presume. the white coloration might improve I wouldn't give up on that just yet give it some time this will be a slow process. Keep us informed how you get on or if you need pm me that's fine.

    • Boymr
      Boymr Ivank11

      Posted

      image

      i had a uti and developed and devoloped red spots at base of glans... so i applied so much candid cream... over night i developed this mild white hypopigmentation... its been 4 years... no change in size and colour... what it could be

    • Boymr
      Boymr

      Edited

      my dermatalogist said its PIH

    • Ivank11
      Ivank11 Boymr

      Posted

      Hi it looks like a change in the pigmentation of the skin possibly where there has been damage from inflammation leaving some scar tissue it hasn't changed in the last 4 years I wouldn't worry too much unless it starts to spread. If it was LS it would have got worse over time. If you are concerned about it then consult your dermatologist again.

    • Boymr
      Boymr Ivank11

      Posted

      it is not spreading...my dermatalogist too said its a post inflamatory hypopigmentation... but sometimes when i searching white patches in net it making me afraid...

    • Wee_Dugie
      Wee_Dugie ed24781

      Posted

      I did not see this response from you until today, normally you would need to click-on the Reply icon in my last response to you so that I would then get an email alert to notify me.

      I am glad you got a biopsy, at least you now have a confirmed diagnosis of what you have and that you have an appropriate medication in place for this.

      I am not sure whether you are terming the issue of the whiteness as a question or simply stating that it will not go away?

      If you have any further issues or are unsure of anything regarding dealing with the practicalities of managing Lichen Sclerosus then you can contact me via your Forum Post here, or, it may be best to start a new Forum Post which I will receive an email alert for it .....

      I would suggest the title for a new Forum Post would be something like 'Dealing with LS in practical terms ..... '

    • Ivank11
      Ivank11 Boymr

      Posted

      Just keep an eye on it for now but if there's any change consult with your doctor

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