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Penis scar

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Penis scar is a condition in which a man has had some surgery, injury, or disease in his penis, and there remains a scar. A scar on the surface of the penis should not interfere with function, but scarring inside the penis may cause some problems with urination or erections.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Pelvis

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