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I have skin on my penis head which is brownish, wrinkled, shiny and smooth to touch. is this skin scarred? i have a doctors appointment in a 4 days.

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Unlikely: This is unlikely scarring unless you have had some type of infection. or burn , etc. It may be some type of skin infection that presents in this way. Wait till you see the doc and at this point do not try to treat it yourself.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 4/29/2015

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A member asked:

I have skin on my penis head which is brownish, wrinkled, shiny and smooth to touch. is this skin scarred? i have a doctors appointment in a 4 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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