10 Lichen Planus Symptoms
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Penis Discoloration
When lichen planus affects a man's genitalia, symptoms include reddish-brown spots on the penis or scrotum. The edges of the lesions may be paler in color, and there may be white lines through the discolored areas. Sometimes, lesions appear in a ring-shaped formation on the tip of the penis.
Other lichen planus symptoms of the male genitalia include burning sensations, itchiness and pain. Sex can be difficult or impossible. Lichens planus is not contagious and cannot be passed on through sexual intercourse.7Khurana, Ananta, et al. ‘Genital lichen planus: An underrecognized entity.’ Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, vol. 40, no. 2, 2019, p. 105, doi:10.4103/ijstd.IJSTD/45/19
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