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A diagnosis of skin cancer or finding a suspicious spot can be frightening. Experts from the Skin Cancer Foundation and members can help you through the maze of diagnosis and treatment.

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jpm53 posted:

I am 32 yr old male in good shape and good health. I posted my question on male health community but thought I may get better response here. I apologize if my post is uncomfortable for anyone.

I went to dermatologist a few days ago for annual exam. I stated I had history of skin cancer in family so I had to have a full body exam for first time. I was told to strip to boxers to be examined. When on my back the dr. lifted my boxers and looked for no more than 10 seconds. No big deal I thought. Later in the day when I went to restroom I noticed a small freckle on top side of my penis, under the head in my circumcision scar. It is about the size of a pin head. I can't say if it has been there for a while or not because I never really noticed until after my exam.

I don't think there is anyway she saw it as 1. she looked so quickly and 2. you wouldn't have been able to notice as my penis shrivels up and it is not noticeable unless you stretch it when soft. When erect you can see it visibly.

Should I call them and let them now about it? Is this normal to have a freckel there? Should she exam me more closely?

Again I apologize for the post but it kinda has me freaked out now.

I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Recent ExamI am 32 yr old male in good shape and good health. I posted my question on male health community but thought I may get better response here. I apologize if my post is uncomfortable for anyone. I went to dermatologist a few days ago for annual exam. I stated I had history of skin cancer in family so I had to have a full body exam for first time. I was told to strip to boxers to be examined. When on my back the dr. lifted my boxers and looked for no more than 10 seconds. No big deal I thought. Later in the day when I went to restroom I noticed a small freckle on top side of my penis, under the head in my circumcision scar. It is about the size of a pin head. I can't say if it has been there for a while or not because I never really noticed until after my exam. I don't think there is anyway she saw it as 1. she looked so quickly and 2. you wouldn't have been able to notice as my penis shrivels up and it is not noticeable unless you stretch it when soft. When erect you can see it visibly. Should I call them and let them now about it? Is this normal to have a freckel there? Should she exam me more closely? Again I apologize for the post but it kinda has me freaked out now. I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.

millicentbash responded:

Hi there. Most skin cancers, but NOT all of them, are from sun exposure. I've had all three of the types of skin cancer and they come from having been burned to a crisp when I was a child. So, if you haven't been sunbathing in the nude for fifteen years, chances are it may be something else and not necessarily a 'scary' thing.

But if I were you (and if I was a guy as well), to ease my mind I would make an appointment with a urologist. Urologists have 'seen it all' and probably would be able to tell you if it is anything to worry about. If you don't know of any urologists, they are the same doctors who do vasectomies and perhaps you know someone who had one and was pleased with the choice of urologist he made.

So my feedback would be to make an appt. with a urologist and get a good checkup.

Report This| Share this:Recent ExamHi there. Most skin cancers, but NOT all of them, are from sun exposure. I've had all three of the types of skin cancer and they come from having been burned to a crisp when I was a child. So, if you haven't been sunbathing in the nude for fifteen years, chances are it may be something else and not necessarily a 'scary' thing. But if I were you (and if I was a guy as well), to ease my mind I would make an appointment with a urologist. Urologists have 'seen it all' and probably would be able to tell you if it is anything to worry about. If you don't know of any urologists, they are the same doctors who do vasectomies and perhaps you know someone who had one and was pleased with the choice of urologist he made. So my feedback would be to make an appt. with a urologist and get a good checkup.

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