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The head part of my penis changed colour from pink to almost black. what might have caused this and is it serious?

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Dr. Moji Ariyo answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Needs Evaluation: Have your doctor look at this to make sure you haven`t contracted an infection.

Answered 2/13/2014

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