DERMATOLOGY EXPERT FORUM
Flaking Skin on penis

Flaking Skin on penis

On the head of my penis - the skin has "shedded" and is pinker then the rest of it. The skin has flaked off. I have a small slight sore that does not hurt my doctor said that I have nothing to worry about that I was masterbating (masturbating) too much and to give it a break. I have and after 30 days it has not totally went away. I have not had sex in over 6 months.
I have tested negitive for everything since I last had sex (about 5 months ago). Are the blood tests inaccurate at times and will they give a false positive? Can I rule out herpes because of the blood test and the lack of pain?  Can I rule out Syphilis because of the blood test and the lack of a huge chancre and other symtoms (symptoms) - would syphilis show up that delayed?  Could this be a Yeast infection (like 5 months after sex?)? This outbreak came out of nowhere and does not want to seem to completely go away... The skin has healed but is like a tougher skin that is a brighter pink and I am nervous - Should I get another test ? When will skin be the same color as the rest of the penis head? Any thoughts / ideas? I have taken 3 aids test - all negitive.  Should I take another test for Herpes and Syphilis ?
Related Discussions
242489_tn?1210500813
After irritation, the sensitive skin of the penis can be reddish for a long time.  I'm not sure that at this point you have anything wrong with you at all.  I see no need for further STD testing.  You should direct your questions and concerns to the doctor who examined you, explaining that you are still worried and need additional reassurance.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
3 Comments
Blank
Avatar_n_tn
I meant would a blodd test give a false negitive
Blank
Avatar_n_tn
Please answer these two questions: Does a blood test give a false negative? After initial contact with unprotected sex how long can the symptoms / indicators be surpressed? These answers would help me and my anxiety alot - my old doctor could not give me a straight answer.. Will you please?
Blank
Continue discussion Blank
Go
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Blank
Weight Tracker
Reach your weight goal faster
Start Tracking Now
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1336957856
Blank
LIVE WEBINAR TOMORROW!-SUPER BODY, ... Blank
May 22 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Fibromyalgia Awareness
May 11 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia reduces...
May 03 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank