With penile vitiligo, it’s not because of a contagious sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Nor does genital vitiligo affect the function of the penis.
Diagnosis
Vitiligo is diagnosed through a physical examination.
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A light called a Wood’s lamp might be used to help your healthcare provider confirm the condition.
Blood tests may be needed to evaluate if another autoimmune disease is at work.
These conditions sometimes co-occur with vitiligo.
Adermatologistorurologistmay be able to provide further guidance about specific treatments for vitiligo on the penis.
Vitiligo on the penis usually appears as white patches on the shaft, foreskin, and scrotum.
Vitiligo on the penis is not an STI and is not contagious.
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