skipper4125

3 years

Dark ring at top of foreskin

I’m a man in my 30’s and have noticed a dark pigmented ring around the top of my foreskin. Is this something to be worried about?

Hello, thank you for asking.

The answer is a general description of the problem you’re having. Please click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with us.

Based on the above information, we understand your concern about the problem you’re having. For your information, it can be caused by a variety of things. These includes:

  • Melanoma such as penile melanosis or lentigo
  • Vitiligo
  • Buwenoid papulosis

Since these symptoms have been around for a long time, and can interfere with your skin’s functional or cosmetic condition, you should seek treatment for this problem. However, to know the exact cause of the problem you are facing, more information is needed before a conclusion can be drawn.

Therefore, it is advisable to refer to this problem further as additional information and examination are required before conclusions and treatment can be provided. You can click on the link (DoctorOnCall) to contact your doctor or on the link (DoctorOnCallEPharma) to talk to our pharmacy online. We will protect your privacy. Thank you.

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