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3 months ago, i dapped tea tree oil through a cotton ball on my penis on a bump. i now have a dark patch from it. will my penis skin return normal? or is this permanent? should i apply anything on it or let time pass?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Hyper pigmentation: The color will likely return with time. I would not apply anything else, just observe.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 7/7/2018

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A member asked:

3 months ago, i dapped tea tree oil through a cotton ball on my penis on a bump. i now have a dark patch from it. will my penis skin return normal? or is this permanent? should i apply anything on it or let time pass?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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