Question 1

is it possible to have skin cancer on my penis?i went tanning once abou 8 months ago and the next day a very small rash appeared and hasn't went away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get skin cancer anywhere there is skin.  If you are sexually active, it's more  likely to be an std however.  Get it checked out.

Question 2

can skin cancers be on a penis?

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Probably not.: While cancer of the skin can occur anywhere on the body, this is highly unlikely given that a long history of exposure would be needed for at least some skin cancers.  A more likely cancer would be from human papilloma virus (hpv), through contact with infected individuals, with hpv types 16, and 18 most often associated with cancer.

Question 3

i found a dark brown mole on the side  of my penis  that i did not have before. it is pretty big and has uneven borders. can you get skin cancer  ther?

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Yes you can: See a dermatologist asap. Penile cancers are notoriously bad. The earlier the intervention, the better the outcome. Good luck from nyc.

Question 4

scortum very itch, dry, brake out small pinple. penis head is red, small pinple formed as ring. some what look as fungus? some what like skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A picture is worth : A thousand words. Are you diabetic? Balanitis, glans penis redness and ooze, ? Pimple, may be yeast, fungus or bacteria. You need to go to pcp, urgent care- not er.  May be treated, may be cultured. May have other work up.  Can't do this by phone or internet.

Question 5

have had crusty bits deep in head under foreskin of penis for about 5 mo. was grayish-white when first noticed in april, but is now white. painless, virgin, & 20y/o. going to try & see doc asap. saw it was a skin cancer symptom online & im worried.

Accepted Answer

More likely benign: The foreskin can trap a simple skin secretion called smegma. This is a normal material similar to the earwax that can accumulate there. It is less a problem if/when a male retracts the foreskin completely to wash it off on a regular basis. It is fine that you have this checked out, but I wouldn't stress so much before you do.

Question 6

had prostate cancer 3 yrs ago and did radiation treatment successfully. am i more likely to have skin cancer in scrotum, penis? itch, braking out bad.

Accepted Answer

Visit your doctor fo: A visit to your doctor for physical exam is needed if you have such a severe skin issue. Cancer of the skin is not a likely diagnosis here but it can be infection which will need antibiotics either from your pcp or from a dermatologist if your pcp felt the need for specialist opinion.

Question 7

what is the signs of skin cancer to a guy in his 20's?

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Same as guy in 50s: Ulceration. Bleeding. Growth, change, variable pigmentation, and more.

Question 8

what percent of light skinned red heads get skin cancer, compared to the average u.s. population?

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Red heads: Red hair is one of the risk factors that is a increased risk of melanoma over black or brown hair. Such risk factors are related to the genetics that red headed people are more likely to be fair skinned and their skin burns more easily than others. People with such risk factors (also many moles, northern europe decent (e.g. Fair skin), blue eyes, family history of melanoma) means that they should.

Question 9

does skin cancer start large then get small? i woke up after a walk with a red puffy bug bite like thing on my face. its been two weeks. its still there but its much smaller. red and flush with my skin. its the time that worrys me?

Accepted Answer

: Cancer usually grows slowly over time. 28yo’s are less likely to get cancer overall.

Question 10

is skin cancer hereditary?

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Can be: There can be a family component to many cancers including skin cancers.  This  should not be taken lightly.  Sun exposure is another large risk factor for skin cancer. The two together can be very dangerous. If you have a strong family history, lots of sun exposure, or any enlarging skin lesions, be evaluated by your local doctor and/or dermatologist.

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Is it possible to have skin cancer on my penis?i went tanning once abou 8 months ago and the next day a very small rash appeared and hasn't went away?

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Can skin cancers be on a penis?

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I found a dark brown mole on the side of my penis that i did not have before. it is pretty big and has uneven borders. can you get skin cancer ther?

A member asked:

Scortum very itch, dry, brake out small pinple. penis head is red, small pinple formed as ring. some what look as fungus? some what like skin cancer?

A member asked:

Have had crusty bits deep in head under foreskin of penis for about 5 mo. was grayish-white when first noticed in april, but is now white. painless, virgin, & 20y/o. going to try & see doc asap. saw it was a skin cancer symptom online & im worried.

A member asked:

Had prostate cancer 3 yrs ago and did radiation treatment successfully. am i more likely to have skin cancer in scrotum, penis? itch, braking out bad.

A member asked:

What is the signs of skin cancer to a guy in his 20's?

A member asked:

What percent of light skinned red heads get skin cancer, compared to the average u.s. population?

A member asked:

Does skin cancer start large then get small? i woke up after a walk with a red puffy bug bite like thing on my face. its been two weeks. its still there but its much smaller. red and flush with my skin. its the time that worrys me?

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Is skin cancer hereditary?

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