white spot on penis

[legitimateconcern]

I have a white spot underneath the head of my penis.  After a dry humping session, a very minor skin irritation resulted.  The skin irritation actually took quite awhile to heal.  Though there was never any pain or other symptoms, a white spot resulted that continued to form small skin flakes--not really scabs, but more like a patch of dry skin every once in awhile.  It has now remained for three months, though it has diminished in prominence greatly.  The white spot is beneath the skin and unnoticeable when flacid.  However, if I stretch the skin around it, its appearance becomes more prominent.

No STDs I can find on the web have similar symptoms.  Help, please.

[legitimateconcern]

Thanks.  It's reassuring that you didn't mention anything too bad.  Would any additional information help narrow your suggestions?  Are there symptoms I should be anticipating or concerned with?  Thanks again.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Without examination confirming a diagnosis is very tough but the various possibilities are contact dermatitis,seborrheic dermatitis,eczema,psoriasis and Lichen sclerosis and balanitis xerotica obliterans.

Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash) and can cause dryness of the skin and rashes.Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Lichen sclerosis appears as white,dry plaques on the glans, foreskin or shaft of the penis.Balanitis xerotica is a severe form of lichen sclerosis.Psoraisis can also cause dry ,itchy skin rashes.

In my opinion a clinical examination by a dermatologist will help in confirming a diagnosis as treatment depends on the same.Pls get it done.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing and if you have any additional doubts.