I’m trying to figure out how common the classic ivory white patches are for people suffering with BXO. A urologist told me I have possible early signs but I don’t experience the classic white thin wrinkly patches do they come around more so as the condition progresses? Did that happen with you or were they one of the first signs?
Hello I was wondering if I could get the opinions of others on this subreddit about if this is definitely bxo or not since I’m not showing the ‘classic’ symptoms. For reference I am 23 and was circumcised 4 years ago
I mistakenly stated on another post here that I was diagnosed with BXO which I realise was false. The doctor said it was “possible early signs”. I’m now on the waiting list to see a dermatologist but it will take months.
This is a persistent issue I’ve had pertaining to the skin around my urethra for over a year now. It started with the meatus of my urethra looking swollen and then the affected area of skin gradually spreading and becoming raised around it. The first image is of my penis when soft. the other 4 are what it looks like when erect from 4 different instances. The affected area of skin fluctuates.
What confuses me is that my symptoms do not align with classic BXO, the effected area of skin is: Soft, not flaky, hard or dry. Raised and thickened, not thin. No pain, itchiness or bleeding. uneven, asymmetrical and slightly bumpy all over. Used to be far more red but since quitting masturbation is mostly pinkish or pale. But still discoloured compared to the rest of the glans Fluctuates in how pronounced and raised it is. Sometimes it looks completely flat or sometimes it’s more noticeable and it changes all the time. No bleeding. Got clear non smelly jelly like discharge once a few days ago but I think I had a brief uti or something.
My main problem is that this is persistent, and despite calming down the past few weeks it isn’t showing signs of completely healing. I was wondering if anyone has had similar symptoms early on or if this even resembles BXO to you? My only other theory is that it’s friction/trauma related from the vigorous masturbation I used to engage in. It sucks that I’ve been having these genital issues for over a year and a half without any doctor being able to definitively tell me what it is and feeling like being in a constant state of limbo. Being scared to look down every time I go to the toilet. I just want things to go back to somewhat normal soon either through time or treatment. I would really appreciate input.