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A member asked:

The head of my penis has a darker skin pigment then the rest of the head. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Yash Khanna answered

No no need: If it has always been like that you need not be worried but if it is new have it checked.

Dr Shvartsman agreed

Answered 2/2/2013

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All the erection is equally hard so why does the head area feel more sensitive / hardness feeling compared to the rest of penis is that just way it is?

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I had lost my sensation of penis my head feels numb i masturbate a lot will this heal if i rest it and will i regain my sensation or not?

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