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Is A Visible Penile Raphe Line Normal?
Question: Hi I was wondering if very man has a visible penile raphe. mine is thin and reddish. You dont see in porn films, so was wondering how common it is. Thanks
Jimmy
Jimmy
Brief Answer:
Normal variation of penile raphe unless you have other problems...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Penile raphe is part of perineal raphe, a line on the skin extending from anus to scrotum and posterior aspect of penis. It is a final result of fetal development process.
Now, if your penile raphe is thin and reddish and you do not have any other problem like:
- burning
- pain
- itching
then, it might be a normal variation.
In case you have one of the above-mentioned problems, then, further examinations are needed to determine the right diagnosis and treatment.
Hope it was of help! Let me know if I can be of further assistance!
Dr.Albana
Normal variation of penile raphe unless you have other problems...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Penile raphe is part of perineal raphe, a line on the skin extending from anus to scrotum and posterior aspect of penis. It is a final result of fetal development process.
Now, if your penile raphe is thin and reddish and you do not have any other problem like:
- burning
- pain
- itching
then, it might be a normal variation.
In case you have one of the above-mentioned problems, then, further examinations are needed to determine the right diagnosis and treatment.
Hope it was of help! Let me know if I can be of further assistance!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
No it is not giving me any pain or discomfort at all. I just wondered why cosmetically you never see it in porn films etc?
And how common is it to be visible, like mine?
Thanks
No it is not giving me any pain or discomfort at all. I just wondered why cosmetically you never see it in porn films etc?
And how common is it to be visible, like mine?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Great to hear you are not having such problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
I am happy to know that you are not having any of the above mentioned symptoms.
It depends on individual characteristics (i.e.genes) when it comes to visibility of penile raphe.
If you are referring to porn films, they are mostly indicating the genitalia getting the orgasm where the muscles are stimulated and raphe not visible (erection ).
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Great to hear you are not having such problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX
I am happy to know that you are not having any of the above mentioned symptoms.
It depends on individual characteristics (i.e.genes) when it comes to visibility of penile raphe.
If you are referring to porn films, they are mostly indicating the genitalia getting the orgasm where the muscles are stimulated and raphe not visible (erection ).
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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