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What Could Cause Pink Patches Around The Head Of Penis?

i have recently lost some of the pigmentation on my penis and dont know what to do. is this normal and will the pigmentation come back? right now i have light pink patches around the head of my penis and down the shaft where it used to be a darker color
Fri, 9 Oct 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query .

Loss of pigmentation of glans penis and genitals with pink coloration of glans penis is mostly due to what is called as Ballnitis Xerotica Obliterance (BXO) or Genital Lichen Sclerosis ,exact etiology of which is still unknown.

However diagnosis needs to be confirmed by clinical examination by a qualified Urologist

It is a progressive disease and there is no definitive treatment invented so far.

Using topical steroid prevents and slows down the progress of the disease.

Dr.Patil.
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What Could Cause Pink Patches Around The Head Of Penis?

Hello Thanks for query . Loss of pigmentation of glans penis and genitals with pink coloration of glans penis is mostly due to what is called as Ballnitis Xerotica Obliterance (BXO) or Genital Lichen Sclerosis ,exact etiology of which is still unknown. However diagnosis needs to be confirmed by clinical examination by a qualified Urologist It is a progressive disease and there is no definitive treatment invented so far. Using topical steroid prevents and slows down the progress of the disease. Dr.Patil.