Hello - I've been fighting what I thought was some variation of BXO (male version of Lichen Sclerosus) for many years. I've had Dermatologists and physicians tell me it's just soap irritating me, vitiligo, or it's nothing at all... but none of that fits the bill. I've also heard a lot of what it's not... but that doesn't help either.
The skin inside the opening of my urethra has become thick and white like scar tissue almost. It doesn't itch. It occasionally peels leaving perfect pink skin below, only to turn white again and start all over. I've used tropicals to encourage it to peel with very good success and the skin that comes off is thick and opaque. But it always returns.
My urethra narrows quite a bit (probably 25% smaller than when all peeled). Then it peels and opens wider again.
It also has no elasticity like the regular pink skin so trying to enlarge it with dilators only causes splitting at the top and bottom points of the meatus.
The skin is very firm, if I squeeze my glans I can feel the density of it and it feels a bit sore when I do that
I would share a couple non-pornographic pictures but I'm not sure how to upload. It's the only way to truly understand what it's like. It's very odd and extremely frustrating. I just want my healthy skin back and I'm terrified it will travel further inside and cause issues in the future.
Anybody out there have any input? Suffering the same thing?
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Given the symptoms you've described, it would be beneficial for you to seek a consultation with a urologist or a dermatologist who specializes in genital conditions. They will have the expertise to assess your situation, perform any necessary tests or biopsies, and provide an accurate diagnosis.
During your consultation, it would be helpful to provide a detailed medical history, including any previous treatments or interventions you've tried, as well as any information about family history or other relevant factors. If you have concerns about the accuracy of previous diagnoses or feel that your symptoms are not being adequately addressed, it may be beneficial to seek a second opinion from a different medical professional.
While waiting for your appointment, it's important to avoid self-treatment or using topical medications without medical supervision, as this can potentially worsen the situation or interfere with the diagnostic process.
Good luck.
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