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A member asked:

My son is almost 7 and he has flat dark spot on his penis shaft and head. they appear to be discoloration under the skin. should i be worried?

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Probably not: But it's easy to have your pediatrician evaluate it at his next visit.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 11/14/2015

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