- male
- 25 Years
- 20/02/2025
Ive noticed this dark to brown patch right next to the meatus for around three months, and I can't help but worry. I have this maniac disorder that makes me check my penis a lot, like 8 to 10 times a day, because I'm paranoid about any unusual reactions. Doing this before once caused me to get balanitis. Now, Im freaking out that this brown patch might be related to those habits. Initially, I thought it might be a vein left behind, but now it doesn't seem like that. An online doctor mentioned it could be melanosis. Could this possibly be skin cancer, like melanoma, or am I overthinking this? Can checking and friction really turn that areas skin color to brown or tan?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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