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Is penile melanosis common? i have a discolored spot on top of penis shaft. light tan brown colored. not raised and its flat. any help would be appreciated?

Q: is penile melanosis common? i have a discolored spot on top of penis shaft. light tan brown colored. not raised and its flat. any help would be appreciated?

: You can watch and wait. If the spot more than doubles in size, becomes irregular, discolored, develops a nodule or ulcer, see a doctor.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You can watch and wait. If the spot more than doubles in size, becomes irregular, discolored, develops a nodule or ulcer, see a doctor.

Answered 9/19/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It can occur . Common is a vague statement. From Your description it sounds benign. Keep an eye on it periodically and report any changes to your doc/ Urologist I think you will be fine

Answered 9/19/2022

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A member asked:

Is penile melanosis common? i have a discolored spot on top of penis shaft. light tan brown colored. not raised and its flat. any help would be appreciated?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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