Morning.
It was so nice of everyone to leave those wonderful comments on yesterday's post. Thank you. You all made my day.
"I am an asian guy - 50 years old. I never go sunbathing naked nor to nude beaches, but I have pigmentation on my cock head. :-(
Well, I answered before I did research. Shame on me! I initially thought Melasma or Hyperpigmentation. It appears Hyperpigmentation --- or Penile Melanosis --- may be the correct one. Although rare, is is more common for darker-toned individuals.
According to Healthline:
"Penile melanosis is usually a benign or harmless condition. It’s characterized by small patches of dark skin on the penis. This change in color is known as hyperpigmentation, and it occurs when melanin (brown pigment) forms deposits in the surface layer of skin.
Penile melanosis is also known as penile lentiginosis. The spots or lesions of darker skin can form on the head or shaft of the penis. The condition is normally harmless and doesn’t require treatment. It’s also not infectious.
Typically, no treatment is required or recommended for penile melanosis. For some, simply getting reassurance from their doctor about the harmless nature of the condition is helpful. For example, it’s important to know that the condition is benign and not contagious.
Because penile melanosis is a noncancerous condition, its outlook is very good. While there is no direct evidence that penile melanosis is a precursor to melanoma, it can still cause anxiety.
The more you learn about penile melanosis and talk with your dermatologist about it, the more relaxed you should feel about this harmless condition."
