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I had lichen planus almost everywhere except genital area. for the last few months i have some purplish white spots on my penis. 3-4. please help me?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Cannot diagnose: Would need to see and examine these to know what they are. Could certainly be lichen planus, but best thing to do is to see a doctor (dermatologist) and have these examined.

Answered 3/22/2013

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A member asked:

I had lichen planus almost everywhere except genital area. for the last few months i have some purplish white spots on my penis. 3-4. please help me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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