Discoloration since 8 Months still not going away

Hello everyone, I came across this forum by chance due to a problem with the strong discoloration of my penis caused by iron deposits. I'm from Germany and unfortunately I couldn't really find a solution to my problem in the German forums.

A quick note: I don't train my penis at all like you do, and I've never done that.

Unfortunately, this happened to me as a one-off incident. Apparently due to too much strong external manual pressure (hand), no pump or anything else.

The discoloration happened about 7-8 months ago and is still quite dark and runs in the shape of a long line underneath the penis. Basically nothing has changed, it's stayed the same. It really bothers me a lot and I'm afraid it might stay that way. When there's more blood flow to the penis or when cream is applied, the area is darker.

Niacinamide serum is also mentioned here in the forum, has anyone tried that? Retinol was also mentioned once. I've only tried 1% cortisone cream for a week. But no change.
Would it be also helpful to post a pic from it?

My question now is, are there any new solvents to get rid of it? Or maybe some that you would like to share your experiences with?

Unfortunately, I have also seen some posts where it was apparently irreversible for some, so I am trying to gather as much information as I can.

Also I wanna mention, these fire goat rolls didn't help. It is pretty stressful. Thank you for the help.

Those who have natural darken raphe or easily dark raphe tend to use salicylic acid and related serum concentration to lighten up the skin. There are many other creams at night you can use, or even throughout the days for hyperpigmentation. We can't tell you which one as each one matches the skin type of each person.

I personally use salicylic acid serum with formulas focus on hyperpigmentation. Some of my darker brothers use Adure Natural Fairness Creme bought locally. Some brothers and sisters also use 2% hydroquinone, serums with azalaic or glycolic acid, and my wife uses retinoid with Vit E and C for her darker lady parts after too much sun exposures.

oldandlively said:

Those who have natural darken raphe or easily dark raphe tend to use salicylic acid and related serum concentration to lighten up the skin. There are many other creams at night you can use, or even throughout the days for hyperpigmentation. We can't tell you which one as each one matches the skin type of each person.

I personally use salicylic acid serum with formulas focus on hyperpigmentation. Some of my darker brothers use Adure Natural Fairness Creme bought locally. Some brothers and sisters also use 2% hydroquinone, serums with azalaic or glycolic acid, and my wife uses retinoid with Vit E and C for her darker lady parts after too much sun exposures.

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Hello brother, thanks for the answer. Well, hydroquinone is not available in Germany. As for the other things like salicylic acid and retinoid, they are. But aren't these acids too irritating, especially for this sensitive area? To be honest, I don't know what exactly helps. You mentioned that it goes away on its own if you stop exercising. Well, I don't exercise and it's been 8 months and there's absolutely no change. Is that normal? Or does it take longer? Since you mentioned retinal, I have a serum from Geek & Gorgeous
A-Game 5, it says, I use it for my face. Would that possibly help my penis too?

Cristiano1 said:

Hello brother, thanks for the answer. Well, hydroquinone is not available in Germany. As for the other things like salicylic acid and retinoid, they are. But aren't these acids too irritating, especially for this sensitive area? To be honest, I don't know what exactly helps. You mentioned that it goes away on its own if you stop exercising. Well, I don't exercise and it's been 8 months and there's absolutely no change. Is that normal? Or does it take longer? Since you mentioned retinal, I have a serum from Geek & Gorgeous
A-Game 5, it says, I use it for my face. Would that possibly help my penis too?

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Yes. For the raphe, it's quite common. It's a natural dividing visual line. Think of it as a birth mark that can easily be influenced by hyperpigmentation. It will go away, but the darken line can remains for months to years. I have no issue with it. Mine remained darken for around 2 years and lighten up. Not sure when since I don't check it constantly.

The acids in serums used external. Your penile skin is very thick. The acid does not irritates you, or should not be. However, everyone is different based on sensitivity. Give the serum a try. Retinoid should not cause any issue. Give a test spot a try on the penile shaft along that raphe. Don't aplly the entire penis. Just a single spot no more than 1cm in length. If nothing happens after a week, use it twice to three times a day. Take a photo of the first day to the 2 months later. That's when you truly see the major changes.

oldandlively said:

Yes. For the raphe, it's quite common. It's a natural dividing visual line. Think of it as a birth mark that can easily be influenced by hyperpigmentation. It will go away, but the darken line can remains for months to years. I have no issue with it. Mine remained darken for around 2 years and lighten up. Not sure when since I don't check it constantly.

The acids in serums used external. Your penile skin is very thick. The acid does not irritates you, or should not be. However, everyone is different based on sensitivity. Give the serum a try. Retinoid should not cause any issue. Give a test spot a try on the penile shaft along that raphe. Don't aplly the entire penis. Just a single spot no more than 1cm in length. If nothing happens after a week, use it twice to three times a day. Take a photo of the first day to the 2 months

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I've included a picture so you can better imagine what I mean. I didn't have the discoloration before, it happened after the accident where too much pressure was applied once. I had nothing before that. And as I said, it's been completely unchanged for 8 months, not even getting any lighter. That's really frustrating. Was it that dark for you too?

This is what it looks like after 8 months, just like the first day it happened.

Yep. Mine was as dark. It takes a long while to lighten up naturally. It goes away faster with lightening agents. It's quite natural for joining points, such as scars, to be darkened much easier and most areas during hyperpigmentation.

oldandlively said:

Yep. Mine was as dark. It takes a long while to lighten up naturally. It goes away faster with lightening agents. It's quite natural for joining points, such as scars, to be darkened much easier and most areas during hyperpigmentation.

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That's really depressing, I wonder if it will ever go away. 😞

What would be more effective? Retinoid or Salicylic Acid? How many percent Salicylic acid do you use? I also used 1% cortisone cream for a week but nothing changed. Neither got worse nor better. Cortisone is probably not helpful in this case, is it?

Cristiano1 said:

That's really depressing, I wonder if it will ever go away. 😞

What would be more effective? Retinoid or Salicylic Acid? How many percent Salicylic acid do you use? I also used 1% cortisone cream for a week but nothing changed. Neither got worse nor better. Cortisone is probably not helpful in this case, is it?

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It's natural process. Not sure why the darken raphe line causes so much grief unless you are doing entertainment jobs.

I can't tell you which is better. Each person's skin respond differently. My wife's and son's skin do better with retinoids. My daughter and I do better with salicylic acid products. Cortisone cream doesn't work for everyone. It's more antiinflammatory than skin lightening.

oldandlively said:

It's natural process. Not sure why the darken raphe line causes so much grief unless you are doing entertainment jobs.

I can't tell you which is better. Each person's skin respond differently. My wife's and son's skin do better with retinoids. My daughter and I do better with salicylic acid products. Cortisone cream doesn't work for everyone. It's more antiinflammatory than skin lightening.

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It's annoying because I've never had anything like this before. And it just looks weird. I'm going to start with the retinoid and apply it once a day. And see how it develops after a week. What percentage of salicylic acid do you use? Did you use it when you had your discoloration? For how long you used it?

Cristiano1 said:

It's annoying because I've never had anything like this before. And it just looks weird. I'm going to start with the retinoid and apply it once a day. And see how it develops after a week.

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Give it at least 3 weeks to see a major difference. You won't see much during the first 2 weeks.

Cristiano1 said:

What percentage of salicylic acid do you use? Did you use it when you had your discoloration? For how long you used it?

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Most formulation is 2%. I have 2% and 5%. For the 2%, I use it every day for 5 days, 2 days off. Remember, it's can make your skin dry and irritated if your skin doesn't have tolerance for it. Since I use oil and cream too, that doesn't become a problem. Days off is to provide my skin to rejuvenate from the use of the acid.

5%, that's from prescription base. I use it 1 day on, 1 day off.

I noticed the changes on the third week for the 2%. The 5%, same thing. The discoloration lighten faster than 2%. I'd you don't do any PE while using the salicylic acid products, as mine is just straight up buffer and salicylic concentration, it takes around 3 months for the dark color like yours to be lighten more than half the discoloration. Fourth month, it became practically normal like before, blending in very well with the rest of the skin tone.

oldandlively said:

Give it at least 3 weeks to see a major difference. You won't see much during the first 2 weeks.


Most formulation is 2%. I have 2% and 5%. For the 2%, I use it every day for 5 days, 2 days off. Remember, it's can make your skin dry and irritated if your skin doesn't have tolerance for it. Since I use oil and cream too, that doesn't become a problem. Days off is to provide my skin to rejuvenate from the use of the acid.

5%, that's from prescription base. I use it 1 day on, 1 day off.

I noticed the changes on the third week for the 2%. The 5%, same thing. The discoloration lighten faster than 2%. I'd you don't do any PE while using the salicylic acid products, as mine is just straight up buffer and salicylic concentration, it takes around 3 months for the dark color like yours to be lighten more than half the discoloration. Fourth month, it became practically normal like before, blending in very well with the rest of the skin tone.

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I would like to thank you for giving me a few tips. It gives me a little hope that I might be able to get rid of the discoloration. Although I don't want to get too excited too soon, as nothing has happened on its own for so long.

I am using already all the things you mentioned on my face, a 2% BHA serum (salicylic acid), as well as a retinoid serum (0.05% retinal). So I already have what I need to start the treatment. What you say about how you use the salicylic acid sounds very interesting. I just don't dare to use it on such a sensitive area "yet". So I'm still undecided about what to start with, but I think I'll try the retinol first, maybe it will do an effect.

Although from your description it sounds a bit like Salicylic acid is more potent and promising. When do you use the creams or oils to soothe the skin a few hours later?

As for PE Training, I've never practiced PE. Not even now. That's why I'm still wondering how something like that could have happened to me just by applying too much pressure once. Is it even allowed to have sex during the Acid or Retinoid treatment? If its irritates the skin in that area?

Cristiano1 said:

I would like to thank you for giving me a few tips. It gives me a little hope that I might be able to get rid of the discoloration. Although I don't want to get too excited too soon, as nothing has happened on its own for so long.

I am using already all the things you mentioned on my face, a 2% BHA serum (salicylic acid), as well as a retinoid serum (0.05% retinal). So I already have what I need to start the treatment. What you say about how you use the salicylic acid sounds very interesting. I just don't dare to use it on such a sensitive area "yet". So I'm still undecided about what to start with, but I think I'll try the retinol first, maybe it will do an effect.

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If you already use it on your face, the rest of the body will respond the same way. There should not be any sensitivity or reaction.

Do make sure to allow 1 to 2 hours of non-contact or disturbance of the serum from the applied area.

Cristiano1 said:

Although from your description it sounds a bit like Salicylic acid is more potent and promising. When do you use the creams or oils to soothe the skin a few hours later?

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Yes. Once salicylic acid has a chance to work its magic after a few hours, you can wash it off and apply skin restoration or just hydration. I left mine on there thoughout the night after it dried up and use lotion in the morning.

Cristiano1 said:

As for PE Training, I've never practiced PE. Not even now. That's why I'm still wondering how something like that could have happened to me just by applying too much pressure once.

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Yes, it happens even at one or two times. It even happens when you use cock rings for sex. Cock ring is both a constriction and restriction device that causes discoloration, depending on how much blood becomes vasoconstricted. It's like a semi-active penis pumping and jelqing.

Cristiano1 said:

Is it even allowed to have sex during the Acid or Retinoid treatment? If its irritates the skin in that area?

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Yes. If you applied it on, you can wash it off any time. Best to leave it on at least an hour for the acid to have a chance to lighten the skin. Otherwise, it's a waste. And no, your partner won't get lighten lips (mouth or vagina) from exposing to any possible acid residue. It takes quite a bit of concentration to hurt the body.

The irritated area will cause you discomforts if your skin cracks or dries up. Otherwise, there is no issue, unless you have sexual disease that transmits via blood to bodily fluid from the irritated area. Same applies for dirty contaminated surfaces that touch your open wound from the irritated area.

Cristiano1 said:

Unfortunately, this happened to me as a one-off incident. Apparently due to too much strong external manual pressure (hand), no pump or anything else.

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I don't understand, you say you did not do PE but you did one very strong manual stretch? Why did you do that? for PE?

Anyways, I wish once it happened you would done RED + NIR treatment and spoken to 3 doctors about it. I still think RED + NIR will restore you to healthy penis although I am not sure about discoloration as there are mix reviews if RED + NIR helps with this or not. I believe it improves it or does not give it when doing PE but that is my observation only.

SO if you did firegoat rolls without improvement I do suggest RED + NIR as an alternative

oldandlively said:

If you already use it on your face, the rest of the body will respond the same way. There should not be any sensitivity or reaction.

Do make sure to allow 1 to 2 hours of non-contact or disturbance of the serum from the applied area.


Yes. Once salicylic acid has a chance to work its magic after a few hours, you can wash it off and apply skin restoration or just hydration. I left mine on there thoughout the night after it dried up and use lotion in the morning.


Yes, it happens even at one or two times. It even happens when you use cock rings for sex. Cock ring is both a constriction and restriction device that causes discoloration, depending on how much blood becomes vasoconstricted. It's like a semi-active penis pumping and jelqing.


Yes. If you applied it on, you can wash it off any time. Best to leave it on at least an hour for the acid to have a chance to lighten the skin. Otherwise, it's a waste. And no, your partner won't get lighten lips (mouth or vagina) from exposing to any possible acid residue. It takes quite a bit of concentration to hurt the body.

The irritated area will cause you discomforts if your skin cracks or dries up. Otherwise, there is no issue, unless you have sexual disease that transmits via blood to bodily fluid from the irritated area. Same applies for dirty contaminated surfaces that touch your open wound from the irritated area.

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Well, with the Salicylic acid, my skin had to get used to it. At first it was a bit irritated and dry, which is why I am a bit concerned, because the skin around the penis is a bit more sensitive and thinner than the skin on the face. Facial skin can tolerate a bit more.

What I forgot to ask is, do you use it as a lotion, gel, cream or liquid form the Salicylic acid? Because I use the Salicylic acid in liquid form for my face from Paula's Choice and the retinal as a cream. Do you have a product you can recommend? Would a lotion be better than a liquid one? The skin absorbs it best in liquid form, or at least that is what they say.

Another thing that occurred to me is that using retinal and salicylic acid one day alternately wouldn't be a good idea, would it? You shouldn't use the two together on your face. Because of skin irritation.

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I don't understand, you say you did not do PE but you did one very strong manual stretch? Why did you do that? for PE?

Anyways, I wish once it happened you would done RED + NIR treatment and spoken to 3 doctors about it. I still think RED + NIR will restore you to healthy penis although I am not sure about discoloration as there are mix reviews if RED + NIR helps with this or not. I believe it improves it or does not give it when doing PE but that is my observation only.

SO if you did firegoat rolls without improvement I do suggest RED + NIR as an alternative

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Well, if I were to go into detail, I didn't cause this discoloration. My girlfriend did when she applied too much pressure. It wouldn't have happened to me. And in the end it wasn't that hard, but apparently it was enough. That it discolored like that. And of course that annoys me. But now it's happened and I have to try to limit the damage as best I can. At the beginning I went to a urologist and had myself examined. Because at first I thought this discoloration was a bruise. But the urologist said everything was fine. And he couldn't do anything about the discoloration, I should ask a dermatologist. Apart from that I don't have any restrictions, it's just this discoloration. I'm not so sure whether the RED + NIR treatment would help with something like this. Besides, I live in Germany, it would be too much work to order something from here when I can try other things first that are easier for me to get.

Did you find any solution?

Cristiano1 said:

Well, with the Salicylic acid, my skin had to get used to it. At first it was a bit irritated and dry, which is why I am a bit concerned, because the skin around the penis is a bit more sensitive and thinner than the skin on the face. Facial skin can tolerate a bit more.

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If you use it along the shaft, the skin of the penile shaft is as thick as the facial. It doesn't create as much oil so you do need to add lotion a few hours after application. Any good Vit A and E skin healing lotion will do. Even coconut oil will do just fine.

Cristiano1 said:

What I forgot to ask is, do you use it as a lotion, gel, cream or liquid form the Salicylic acid?

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My family only use the liquid base. We don't use the cream, lotion, or gel type. Those have too much filler. The liquid form is glyceride as buffer. We want that full 2% or 5% to work its magic without any form of interference.

Cristiano1 said:

Because I use the Salicylic acid in liquid form for my face from Paula's Choice and the retinal as a cream. Do you have a product you can recommend? Would a lotion be better than a liquid one? The skin absorbs it best in liquid form, or at least that is what they say.

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Retinoids in a cream is needed. Retinoids get spoiled too fast in its natural and refined state. All salicylic acid in liquid form is the same. No one is superior than the other. I use West & Month serum as they are the cheaper and still as effective. I believe it's around 2.5 Euro. No need to spend on expensive materials the hyped promises.

As for retinal serum, it's the same. 1% is the common, and 2% to 3% is considered prescription. I got my hands on 5% as well. I believe the brand is called The Ordinary for the general public to purchase. But retinoids are mainly for repairing skin, and only a smaller portion of the skin repair going into lightening the skin. Just keep that in mind when you use it.

kriskros said:

Did you find any solution?

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I will start this treatment routine which @oldandlively recommended from now on and then I can say more about it. As to what exactly will help. And which solution will work out. But I think this treatment requires patience. It will be a marathon not a sprint. Hope it works.