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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Penis skin
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Penis skin
by tenn, Jan 16, 2005 12:00AM
I have had skin peeling from foreskin. It leaves redness. It heals with topical meds. and then returns in day or two. What could this be? What is cure and where do I find the meds? Any other advice or knowledgs will be helpful' Please email me the answer as soon as possible.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 17, 2005 12:00AM
, Jan 17, 2005 12:00AM
You don't say which topical meds help (steroids? antifungals?), but most likely you have balanitis, or eczema of the penis. This can be controlled very easily with mild cortisone or other topical creams, but tends to come back as a result of friction, etc. You should ask the doctor who prescribed the creams that help--that's the best way to get a good and full answer to your questions.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
I'm a teenager and have never had any sexual contact besides kissing. I have almost the exact same thing as the above people have described. I was wondering what you reccomend I should do and if there is anyway I can treat and cure it at home? Thanks very much.
Leafe