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A 20-year-old member asked:
I have a brown spot on the shaft of my penis and i'm wondering what it is. its right next to the head and flat
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Dr. J. patrick Tokarzanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Mole: A flat brown spot anywhere is probably a harmless mole or freckle. Your primary provider is the best person to be sure.
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A 33-year-old female asked about a male:
My son is almost 7 and we just noticed black, flat spots on his penis shaft and head? What is that?
Dr. Becky Whiteanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
May be moles: If they are flat they may be moles, but i would check with his doctor.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
If a man had a flat mole on the shaft of his penis and stretched it out, would the mole fade in color or stay the same? Asking because I have a black spot on mine that fades when that happens?
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
You are spreading the pigmentation causing the color to fade. Good Luck
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A 35-year-old male asked:
I have a flat darkbrown roundish/ridged spot on head of penis. I think it's slowly growing. I am not circumcised. Never had any sexual activity. ?
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Any thing growing: on penis need to be seen by a physician, to rule out penile cancer , if it is only inflammation related lesion you will not need surgery , need only o... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Im circumcised. My penis smells bad, has red bumps and looks like its cracking on the head. I also have some sort of brown spot as well. It feels very weird and not smooth. What is going on and How do I cure it?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
This will require an exam and possible testing to determine what it is and what can be done about it.
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A male asked:
16 year old guy and I have this brownish spot under the head of my penis with a small painless bump or lump under the skin of it, cause for concern?
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Spot & bump: Your doc needs to see this to determine if all is well or if some treatment may be needed. Please see him/her and you will be put at ease. Peace and... Read More
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