Member Melanosis: A Not-So-Serious Male Organ Discoloration Every Man Should Know About
by John Dugan OwnerHow many times must a man
look at his member each day? Probably a lot, right? In addition to just being
part of everyday function, a man should always be aware of the condition of his
mister. This means lumps, bumps, scratches, and yes, changes in coloration.
When a man notices he has a discolored member, meaning one that is no longer in
part, the same color, he may get anxious. He may panic and think the worse.
While there are many reasons a man may experience male organ discoloration, one
that is not as well-known is member melanosis. A harmless condition, member
melanosis, is described as small dark patches of skin on the member. It is
hyperpigmentation, which happens when melanin forms on the surface of the skin.
It can also be known as genital lentiginosis. The spots can occur anywhere on
the member, from the head to the shaft. It’s not dangerous or infectious and
doesn’t need treatment of any kind.
Symptoms
The dark spots, macules,
are the only real symptom of member melanosis. These macules are black or brown
and less than a centimeter in length. They are painless and do not bleed. A man
can have just one or many. They can appear on a man at any age.
In some very rare cases,
member melanosis can lead to lichen sclerosus, which is often found on the
foreskin of uncircumcised men. Treatment for lichen sclerosus can include
topical ointments or surgery.
Risk Factors
While there are no
in-stone predictors for this male organ discoloration, a man’s race and genetic
makeup can play a part in his developing the condition.
Causes
This male organ
discoloration can happen for a variety of reasons, including:
- Genital injury
- Psoralen and ultraviolet
light (PUVA) therapy which is used to treat psoriasis and other skin conditions
- Use of anthralin, a
psoriasis medication
Treatment
Like other harmless male
organ discolorations, treatment is not required. A visit to the doc won’t hurt,
however, just to calm one’s nerves and know there is nothing wrong.
That said, some men don’t
like the aesthetic effect of member melanosis. Some men also may feel like they
need to explain it to a partner and don’t want to have that conversation
continually. For those men, surgical removal of the lesions may be an option.
Surgeons would remove the skin layer that has the excess pigment and then skin
graft and resurface the skin to mimic the condition of the rest of the skin.
Laser therapy, specifically a Q-switched ruby laser, is another option. Both
options can leave tiny scars and most likely will be considered elective
procedures and not covered by insurance. However, both removal options are safe
and do not negatively impact genital health and function. As with all
procedures, a man should weigh his risk-benefit before deciding on a procedure.
Male Organ Discoloration
Prevention
Since member melanosis is
such an unpredictable condition, it’s not really possible to prevent it. A man
should ask his doctor to keep an ongoing record of macules if he does have this
male organ discoloration to check for any changes in color, shape, or size over
time to be safe. Sometimes a change can signal melanoma, a very serious form of
skin cancer.
To keep skin supple and to
keep discolorations at a minimum when possible, a man should consider using
a specially formulated male organ health creme (health
professionals recommend Man 1
Man Oil, which has been clinically proven safe and mild for skin) to
keep genital skin in good condition. This crème promotes healthy cell turnover
and metabolism to keep skin clear and fresh.
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