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What Causes Pink Discoloration On The Penis Head?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2016
Question: Hello, I recently noticed a couple of light pink spots of discoloration around the head of my pens. It's not itchy or painful or fluid filled. It's just discolored and like a slight lump. I'm concerned as to what this could be. I'm hoping it's just irritation of some kind.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to prominent galnds

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

Thanks for writing in.
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist.

I have noted your details and would like to give you the best opinion on the description. Before that, I request that please supply the following information.

1 Few pics of the area

2 Relationship with sexual activity

3 Any symptoms like burning micturition or glands swelling in the groins

4 Any related problem in oral mucosa or skin/ medication taken

I will await your response and answer you at the earliest.

This could have been due to certain glands that are even normally present but seem accentuated at times especially when the male organ is erect.

Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (16 minutes later)
I have no burning. I last had sex a month and a half ago.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Simple measures needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

I have reassessed the situation and seen the pic as well.
This most probably is representative of a minor infection that since seems to have cleared.

It would be best, under these circumstances, to maintain good hygiene by thorough cleaning of the part just using plain water and drying up.

Within few days, it is likely to subside substantially.

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (12 minutes later)
It actually didn't appear until a few days a go when I was tampering with the head to look at the quality of the skin. So I was thinking maybe it just became irritated from me doing that.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
That might have caused the current problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

I have assessed your details and think that the tampering might have led to the current situation as the skin in this area is extra sensitive. On examining the pic I could not find any active infection.

To anyone in this situation I would simply advise to relax and observe and the healing should occur by itself.

Let me know if you need further information.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (5 minutes later)
Thank you so much sir. I have a tendency of over analyzing things and worrying too much. Hearing your professional opinion really sets me at ease.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is Ok to ask a specialist

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear

It is good that you clarified the doubts by asking.

I am sure you will be relaxed, but careful now and in future.

My best wishes for your good health.
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What Causes Pink Discoloration On The Penis Head?

Brief Answer: Could be due to prominent galnds Detailed Answer: Hello My Dear Thanks for writing in. I am Dr V XXXXXXX a Sr Dermatologist. I have noted your details and would like to give you the best opinion on the description. Before that, I request that please supply the following information. 1 Few pics of the area 2 Relationship with sexual activity 3 Any symptoms like burning micturition or glands swelling in the groins 4 Any related problem in oral mucosa or skin/ medication taken I will await your response and answer you at the earliest. This could have been due to certain glands that are even normally present but seem accentuated at times especially when the male organ is erect. Best wishes