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A member asked:

Since past few days the skin around my penis turned black. inspite of that a white patch grew on the black skin ! i am worried.

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Dr. HECTOR Franco answered

Need exam.: See your urologist or dermatologist to get these changes evaluated properly.

Answered 3/12/2013

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