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23 y/o male, small, flat darker brown lesion on underside of penile shaft. it's been there a long time, no pain, and dissapears when skin is pulled

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Dr. Guy Farmer answered

Probably benign: i would still have the area looked by a doctor.

Answered 3/4/2015

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A member asked:

23 y/o male, small, flat darker brown lesion on underside of penile shaft. it's been there a long time, no pain, and dissapears when skin is pulled

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Guy Farmer answered

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