Condition
Penile conditions
Penile conditions can be worrying and are often left undiscussed. A discreet, unhurried consultant assessment provides clarity, reassurance and a clear plan.
Overview
What is this condition?
This includes conditions such as Peyronie's disease, penile skin lesions, tight frenulum, recurrent balanitis and premalignant skin changes.
Early specialist review is the best way to reach a confident diagnosis and to identify the small minority of conditions that need urgent treatment.
Common symptoms
Symptoms to be aware of
Symptoms vary from person to person. Specialist assessment helps determine the underlying cause.
A lump, patch or skin change
Pain with erection or intercourse
Curvature of the penis
Redness, soreness or discharge
Bleeding from the penis or urethra
Difficulty retracting the foreskin
Possible causes
What can cause it
Peyronie's disease
Scar tissue in the penis causing curvature and sometimes pain.
Balanitis
Inflammation, often infective, of the glans.
Skin conditions
Lichen sclerosus, eczema and psoriasis can affect the penis.
Premalignant and malignant lesions
Rare — but early expert assessment is essential.
Tight frenulum
Painful tightness of the band underneath the foreskin.
Many causes are benign and highly treatable. A structured consultant-led assessment is the fastest way to reach a clear diagnosis and a personalised plan.
When to seek medical advice
Some symptoms should always prompt prompt specialist review. Please seek urgent medical advice — through your GP, NHS 111 or A&E — if you notice any of the following.
- A new, non-healing ulcer or lump
- Rapid change in an existing skin lesion
- Persistent bleeding
- Groin swelling with a penile lesion
- Severe pain with erection
Diagnosis
How the diagnosis is made
Diagnosis follows a clear, patient-centred pathway — often completed within one or two visits.
- 01
Medical history
Symptom onset, sexual history and previous skin conditions.
- 02
Examination
Careful, dignified examination in a private clinical setting.
- 03
Swabs
Where infection is suspected.
- 04
Blood tests
Diabetes and infection screen where indicated.
- 05
Imaging
Ultrasound for Peyronie's or nodules.
- 06
Biopsy
Where any suspicious skin change is identified.
Treatment options
Treatments tailored to you
Treatment is personalised through shared decision-making. Both conservative and procedural options are considered where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
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