New mole has me concerned

[jerap22]

Hi,

A few months ago I noticed a small brown mole on the shaft of my penis (probably about halfway).  Since I first saw it, it seems that it may have gotten a little bigger.  It is still relatively small, but it almost looks like it is two moles merged into one.  One part of it is slightly raised and brown, and the other half is more skin-colored and not as raised.  They look like two oval shaped moles pressed together, and the combination is probably about 3mm long-ways.  Is this something to be concerned about?  I have a dermatologist appointment on friday, but the wait has been absolutely killing me.

Does something like this always mean cancer?  Thanks for your help.

[jerap22]

I was able to schedule an earlier appointment.  The NP seemed to believe that it was a wart (possibly caused by HPV) more likely than something cancerous.  About 2 hours after treating it with a liquid nitrogen spray, the "mole" (or lesion, whichever the case may be) has turned to a very dark brown color.  Is this to be expected?  Thanks.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Dark discolorations on the penis do not always mean cancer. These discolorations may be moles or they may be vascular in origin. Violaceous discolorations may be petechiae (small pinpoint bleed) secondary to bleeding disorders or mechanical injury in the area. I would suggest that you have photos taken of these spots for future reference. This may not be something you should be worried about. I know that this is easier said than done, however it is best to wait patiently for your doctor's appointment and do avoid picking on the spots as this may only cause further irritation.