Penis glans has dry flaky skin.

[MIKE_21]

Thank you for taking the time to read about my problem.

I am a male and 21 years old.
I am very hygienic person and I think this aggravation may be caused by excessive soap and hot water or could be a yeast/thrush infection. I am currently not sexually active, I broke up with ex-girlfriend about 6 months ago and we always used a condom.I started experiencing these problems about 4 months ago, so I don't think it's anything I caught from her and although we don't talk now, if there was an std exchanged we are mature enough to tell each other.

Basically I am experiencing dry flaky skin on my penis glans and some of the skin surrounding the shaft. The skin itself does not hurt, I have no blisters or bumps and I can pull my foreskin back no problem. My urine does not burn except sometimes when some soap goes down and I have no discharge or itching.

However when the skin is flaccid, I can literally gently rub the skin away as it tends to flake with repeated motion. The flaky skin can be washed away in the shower with ease however it can become quite sore as a result.When erect the skin becomes taught and feels very very dry and when it starts to become flaccid again the skin becomes almost scaly. Over time though it will return to a normal state.

These problems do go away if a moisturize the affected areas and I can forget about the problem for quite a while however the symptoms always returns. I am very perplexed by my problem as it seems to come an go and gets better if kept dry. I maintain a very healthy and fitness and take vitamin supplements as well. I'm worrying it might be herpes or something major, overall though I am not in any pain. I should also mention that I have also been checked out for pearly white papsules, they might have something to do with it?

Any thoughts would be really helpful, many thanks Michael.

[Sagar22]

Hi bro

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

To combat the severe dryness associated with eczema, a high-quality, dermatologist approved moisturizer should be used daily. Moisturizers should not have any ingredients that may further aggravate the condition. Moisturizers are especially effective if applied within 5-10 minutes after bathing.

Most commercial soaps wash away the oils produced by the skin that normally serve to prevent drying. Using a soap substitute such as aqueous cream helps keep the skin moisturized. A non-soap cleanser can be purchased usually at a local drug store. Showers should be kept short and at a lukewarm/moderate temperature.

If moisturizers on their own don't help and the eczema is severe, a doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroid ointments, creams, or injections. Corticosteroids have traditionally been considered the most effective method of treating severe eczema. Disadvantages of using steroid creams include stretch marks and thinning of the skin. Higher-potency steroid creams must not be used on the face or other areas where the skin is naturally thin; usually a lower-potency steroid is prescribed for sensitive areas. If the eczema is especially severe, a doctor may prescribe prednisone or administer a shot of cortisone or triamcinolone If the eczema is mild, over-the-counter hydrocortisone can be purchased at the local drugstore.

If complications include infections (often of Staphylococcus aureus), antibiotics may be employed.

The immunosuppressant Tacrolimus or pimecrolimus can be used as a topical preparation in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis instead of traditional steroid creams. However, there can be unpleasant side effects in some patients such as intense stinging or burning.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atopic_dermatitis

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Regards.