What does white patches inside the foreskin suggest?

Posted on Wed, 13 May 2015

Question: Hi

I have 3 white patches on the inside of my foreskin
No blisters or warts. looks like discoloration.
It is seen when foreskin is retracted.
Some iritation after urination

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be vitiligo or leucoderma

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
It is probably leucoderma or vitiligo.
I shall be able to give you a better opinion if you can upload a picture.
If you have burning when you pass urine, it may be that you have a urinary infection or crystalluria.
A urine examination will detect them if present.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 hours later)

I have uploaded pic as requested

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
vitiligo

Detailed Answer:
If you did not have any skin lesions like a fungal infection before, then it is vitiligo. If these appeared in place of pre existing lesions, these are due to leucoderma.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (4 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply.
is there any remedies for vitiligo.
i am consulting a dermatologist shortly for confirmation.
ive also had penile pauples my whole life

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
It is a good idea. I don't want to suggest any thing now as you are consulting a dermatologist.
Do get back to me if you have any queries after the consultation.
Wish you good health and great day

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar