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Have A Small Round, Reddish-purple Spot On The Head Of Penis. No Discomfort. What Could Be This?
Question: I have a small round reddish/purple spot on the head of my penis, it is very slightly raised. There is no discomfort, I can't even tell it is there if I could not see it. It has been there for a month that I am aware of, and is the same size now as when I first discovered it.
I waited a few weeks to see if it would go away, but as I checked again this morning it is still there and I now I am a little worried.
I waited a few weeks to see if it would go away, but as I checked again this morning it is still there and I now I am a little worried.
Dear Sir,
I have seen the pic and it is discoloration of the glanular skin and is probably because of some excoriation. I shall not worry about it a lot and it shall disappear by itself. The skin usually takes 6 weeks for regeneration and hence the minimum expected duration is at least 6 weeks.
However, I shall be curious to know whether you have any itching and if you had any history of unprotected sex.
Take care.
Sincerely
Rajiv Goel
I have seen the pic and it is discoloration of the glanular skin and is probably because of some excoriation. I shall not worry about it a lot and it shall disappear by itself. The skin usually takes 6 weeks for regeneration and hence the minimum expected duration is at least 6 weeks.
However, I shall be curious to know whether you have any itching and if you had any history of unprotected sex.
Take care.
Sincerely
Rajiv Goel
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