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A 19-year-old male asked:
What is the best way to get rid of scars from penis head after aggressive masturbating? does any kind of oils or cream are helpful? and all the bruises have been healed. its jus dark spots now...and i have those for months now?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
The dark spots we call " post- inflammatory hyperpigmentation " can persist for many, many months.
Nothing to worry about at all.
Relax please
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Answered Sep 25, 2021
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