Why are my balls dark brown?

The darkening of testicles can be due to several causes such as pooling of blood, inflammation, skin infections, fungal infections, and some diseases which may lead to the formation of dark spots. The symptoms and treatment of the cause of darkening depends on the underlying disease of the condition.

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Is it normal for balls to be darker?

Scrotums are usually a little darker than the rest of your skin, but not always. Some people's scrotums are longer and hang lower, others sit up a little higher. Scrotums are usually wrinkly and covered with hair. Many people have lots of tiny, painless bumps on their scrotum or penis shaft.

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Why is my male area dark?

Lindsey Bordone, says at puberty, sex hormones tend to increase in the body, and in the process, the melanin, which is responsible for skin and hair colour, would also be produced. Melanin production alongside the sex hormone — oestrogen for women and testosterone for men — makes the penis and labia to darken.

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What happens when a testicle dies?

With no blood, the testicle could die (or "infarct"). When the testes die, the scrotum will be very tender, red, and swollen. Often the patient won't be able to get comfortable. Any pain or discomfort in the testes is a sign to get medical help right away.

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Can you still have kids with one testicle?

Most men who have had one testicle removed can go on to have children naturally. Men who have both testicles removed (rarely required) will no longer produce sperm and will be infertile.

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How long can a dead testicle stay in the body?

Testicular salvage in the first 12 hours is 90.4%, from 13 to 24 hours survival is 54.0%, and beyond 24 hours survival is 18.1%.

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Why is my private area dark brown?

Secretion of hormones causes the production of extra melanin in the intimate area. It makes the private area skin darker. The skin in intimate parts gets darker as you grow up. However, the sudden and excessive darkening can be due to an underlying disease or infection.

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Should it be dark down there?

It is normal for the color of your private area to be darker than the rest of your skin. In fact, many fair-skinned women have purplish or brownish labia (vaginal lips), while those with darker skin tones have a lighter vulva (external part of the genitals).

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Why do my balls look different?

Most men's testicles are about the same size, but it's common for one to be slightly bigger than the other. It's also common for one testicle to hang lower than the other.

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Why do some guys balls look different?

Yes. It is common for guys to have slightly different size testicles. Usually, the right testicle is larger than the left. Also, one testicle (usually the left) often hangs lower than the other.

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Can balls turn purple?

Most cases of orchitis are acute, which means you have sudden, severe pain in one or both testicles that may spread to your groin (the area where your upper thigh meets your lower belly). You also may have: Testicles that appear tender, swollen, and red or purple.

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Why is my groin area dark?

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that causes a dark discoloration in body folds and creases. It typically affects the armpits, groin and neck. Acanthosis nigricans is a condition that causes areas of dark, thick velvety skin in body folds and creases. It typically affects the armpits, groin and neck.

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How can men lighten dark private parts?

Mix 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp sugar and apply this scrub around your dark private area at least twice a week. Wash once it starts to dry.

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How can I lighten my pubic area?

Yogurt & Milk

Thanks to the natural lightening properties of both plain yogurt and any sort of milk, you can lighten darker skin patches in any area naturally by applying yogurt to the skin for 10-15 minutes, or by using cotton balls to apply milk to the darkened area to lighten areas.

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Why is my private area purple?

During arousal, the flow of blood increases, and the vulva may appear purplish. Some people note color changes when they have certain medical conditions. A yeast infection, for example, may cause the vulva to appear purple or red.

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Do guys have dark inner thighs?

Yes, dark inner thighs are normal and relatively common. Men and women of different shapes and sizes may observe a darker skin tone on the inner thighs and around the groin and pubic area.

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How do you get rid of dark pubic spots?

Exfoliating, dry brushing, and using loofahs are all great ways to remove dry skin which will in turn help decrease discoloration and prevent skin irritation.

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Why is my testicle hard as a rock?

Calcifications: These are small structures in the testicle or along the main sperm pipeline (vas) can become hard, almost rock like. These are always painless and rarely need to be removed.

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How do you treat nigricans?

How do dermatologists treat acanthosis nigricans?
  1. Lighten skin color: Prescription creams, ointments, and gels.
  2. Reduce skin thickness: Laser treatments.
  3. Decrease odor and discomfort: Antibiotics you apply to the skin and antibacterial soaps.
  4. Help clear the skin: Retinoids (may be a cream or pill)

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