8 months ago I was treated for a lesion or sore on my glans. How can I go about healing or fading the scar? (Photo)

Hi there — thank you for sharing your concern. I know how sensitive and stressful any change in this area can feel, and you’re definitely not alone in wanting the skin to heal as smoothly as possible.

From your photo, the area looks like a post-inflammatory change, which is common after an infection, ulcer, or even irritation from treatments like topical steroids or antibiotics. The good news is that scars on the glans often improve gradually over time because the tissue there is quite thin and has good blood supply.

Here are a few options that can help fade or smooth the area:

1. Gentle moisturizing + barrier repair

Using a bland, fragrance-free moisturizer (like Vaseline, Aquaphor, or a sensitive-skin emollient) can support the skin barrier and help the area heal more evenly.

2. Avoid cortisone unless instructed

Topical steroids can sometimes thin the skin and prolong discoloration if used for too long. At this stage, it’s usually better to avoid them unless a dermatologist advises otherwise.

3. Consider a topical for discoloration

If the main issue is darkening or redness, a mild topical such as:

Pimecrolimus or tacrolimus
These can help calm inflammation and improve color without the thinning effects of steroids.

4. For texture changes (true scarring)

If the area feels slightly firm or the texture is uneven, options include:

Silicone gel or sheets (can be used carefully on external genital skin if tolerated)

Low-strength retinoid, but only with guidance — the glans is extremely sensitive.

5. Give it time

Scars in this area may continue to fade for 6–12 months, sometimes longer. Even subtle color changes can normalize gradually.

6. When to see a dermatologist

If the area becomes painful, enlarges, changes in shape, or if you’re unsure whether it's a scar versus residual inflammation, an in-person evaluation is best. Sometimes a lingering red or purple spot is not a scar, but rather post-inflammatory erythema, which is reversible.

You’re doing the right thing by looking into treatment options, and with the right care, these changes often improve significantly. If you’d like, I can help guide you toward which option fits your specific situation best.

This could possibly be treated with HA filler for the slight depression. I would not recommend surgical treatment that could possibly make it worse.