White patch penile shaft

I never had sex before and never shot up with any dirty needles or anything like that so it couldint be an STD. I also noticed that one time the white skin "ripped" a little, about a pin sized hole in the middle of it and then it just healed itself back to normal.

When it was ripped no blood or anything came out, I just had more non-white sensitive skin under it. What would it be? Dunesickness over a year ago Apologies, I had a typo in the first sentance, it was supposed to be "I'm 16, almost 17 and for roughly a year or two now I've had this small white patch of skin on the top of my penis on the shaft. Guest over a year ago I seem to be having the same problem as you and I'm searching for some answers as well.

If you have lichen sclerosus, you may be at a higher risk for other autoimmune disorders, such as thyroid disease or vitiligo. Vitiligo is a condition that results when skin cells stop producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its normal color.

Vitiligo typically affects areas such as the elbows and knees, but it can develop anywhere on the body, including the penis. The texture of the skin should be unaffected. Vitiligo may appear as a small whitish spot or may cover a much larger area. There are some steroid treatments that may help, and some medications that work on the immune system may help restore color in small or mildly affected areas.

Syphilis is an STD that can ultimately affect the brain, heart and other organs if not treated early and effectively. The first sign is usually a white or red ulcer on the penis. If left untreated, however, an itchy rash can appear on much of the penis and the body.

Other symptoms can include headache, fever, and fatigue. Because syphilis is a bacterial infection, strong doses of antibiotics, such as penicillin, are needed to treat the infection. However, you can be reinfected if you have unprotected sex with someone who has syphilis. Other STDs, such a genital warts , can cause bumps, growths, and other appearance changes. Getting tested regularly for STDs is helpful in getting early treatment if a test comes back positive.

Practicing safe sex will also help improve your chances of avoiding STDs. One of first symptoms of penile cancer which occurs in an early stage of the disease is a change in color. The shaft or the glans may be affected. The penis may turn reddish, or flat brown patches may form. The skin of the penis itself may also thicken, and the penis may feel sore.

The nature of the cancer and how much or little it has spread will help determine what treatment approach is the best.

A urologist is a physician who specializes in the health of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Diagnosing your condition will usually involve a physical examination by a doctor and a review of your medical history and any other symptoms.

Depending on what your doctor suspects is the underlying cause of your penile discoloration, blood tests and other tests may be necessary. A standard test includes a complete blood count. This test includes a check on levels of:. High white blood cell levels, for example, suggest the body is fighting an infection. Other markers for cancer may also be detected in blood test.

Suspicious growths or sores on the penis may be biopsied, meaning a small piece of tissue is carefully removed and studied under a microscope. This can sometimes reveal cancerous cells or signs of other disease. Any change to the appearance of your penis, especially discoloration or the formation of unusual patches or growths, can be alarming. Early detection and treatment may help reduce your risk for other health complications that can come from an untreated condition. If your penis has turned an unusual shade of red or purple, you may be experiencing an infection or another underlying condition.

Anyway, thanks a lot for the info.. I'll definitely get it checked.. Posted 4 years ago. Did you get checked out, and if so, what did the doctors say? Did you find a treatment that worked, or did it maybe go away by itself, or is it still like that? Posted 4 months ago. Posted 2 months ago. Did you find out what it was?

I think I have a similar problem and I am anscious to know. It will be great what the prognosis was. Did you ever find out what was causing this problem? I'm also having the same exact issue. Been to my primary doctor and he doesn't know what it is. Been using a cream for a fungus because that's what he thought it was. It's not going away. Made an appointment with a dermatologist haven't had the appointment hoping to get some info. Posted 22 months ago. Edited 22 months ago.

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