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What Causes Bluish Discoloration Of The Penile Head?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Ok so we got our son circumcised two weeks ago and today when changing his diaper we noticed that the head was blueish black looking and it looked pinched by where it was cut...is that normal or should I bring him in?
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
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Penile head or glans penis may appear purplish or bluish purple in some cases.
If it is looking blackish with pinched or strangulated near incision then you need to consult your surgeon who performed circumcision.
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What Causes Bluish Discoloration Of The Penile Head?

Penile head or glans penis may appear purplish or bluish purple in some cases. If it is looking blackish with pinched or strangulated near incision then you need to consult your surgeon who performed circumcision.