My circumcision scar has not healed
I do not think you should be worried about the pink colour of the circumcision scar. It is normal. The foreskin, which is cut off during circumcision is a point where the skin changes from the dark one on the rest of our bodies, to the thinner skin on the head of the penis.
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With Dr. Paul Semugoma
Dear Doctor,
I was circumcised in 2002 but up to now the scar is still visible. What could be the problem? I am 20 years and not sexually active.
Worried Simon
Dear Simon,
I do not think you should be worried about the pink colour of the circumcision scar. It is normal. The foreskin, which is cut off during circumcision is a point where the skin changes from the dark one on the rest of our bodies, to the thinner skin on the head of the penis.
This skin is usually a lighter colour. The scar thus does not have skin covering it. For those circumcised when young, it becomes dark gradually. If you are still worried, see a doctor.
With Dr. Paul Semugoma
Dear Doctor,
I was circumcised in 2002 but up to now the scar is still visible. What could be the problem? I am 20 years and not sexually active.
Worried Simon
Dear Simon,
I do not think you should be worried about the pink colour of the circumcision scar. It is normal. The foreskin, which is cut off during circumcision is a point where the skin changes from the dark one on the rest of our bodies, to the thinner skin on the head of the penis.
This skin is usually a lighter colour. The scar thus does not have skin covering it. For those circumcised when young, it becomes dark gradually. If you are still worried, see a doctor.