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Question Title: BLACK FLAT LESION ON PENIS(GLAND) AND ON FORESKINForum: The Urology Forum
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Posted by CLOUDTERIFF on July 30, 1999 at 09:46:37 I've noticed the black spot on the right of the penis gland for two years. It seems that it is getting darker gradually. And I can't remember what is the size of it originally but right now it is about 1/2 cm in diameter. This spot is flat not a bump, and it sometimes(once a month)cause me itching but no sore or pain. I'm not circumsized. And around three years ago, I used the pumping machine and when I used my penis will be temporarily bigger then the shape will be normal in the next morning. My concern is that rightnow, the black spot is still in the same size but the bottom of my penis head getting darker(not red as before) It seems to me that the spot and the gray color are not the same because they are not blended into each other. Otherthing is that my foreskin is having some of the black spot too. What are all these spot? Are they dangerous? Is it possible that the darker color that I'm getting is coming from the result of having too much sexual intercouse and too much masturbation (so the skin get darker)?
Posted by HFHS M.D.-JS on August 11, 1999 at 10:34:17
Thank you for your inquiry. Pigmented lesions of the penis are uncommon and warrant investigation by a physician. Nevi are common pigmented lesion found on the penis which are usually stable in size, flat regular borders. More worrisome lesions that are pigmented include melonoma, this lesion is irregularly pigmented, brown , red , black with irregular borders that can increase in size. The lesion is flat. This lesion is relatively rare. Other lesions that are pigmented include lentigo, and melanosis. The lesion you describe is most likely benign condition but should be seen by a physician. If it is flat, has regular borders, is small in size and homogenous in color it most likely is benign. Lesion which are ulcerating, with irregular borders, hyperpigmented and incresing in size are more worrisome. The discoloration is probably not related to frequency of intercourse and or masturbation. Please consult your physician. This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
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