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What causes change in penis glans color?

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

Blood flow: Blood flow, temperature and some skin conditions such as balanitis xerotica obliterans or lichen sclerosis can affect glans color.

Answered 6/30/2019

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