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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Peroxide Use
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Peroxide Use
by NYRR, Nov 29, 2003 12:00AM
About two years ago there was some moderate irritation on side of my penis. After rubbing the area I caused it to bleed a bit. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic incase of infection and also advised me to put some peroxide on the area. I remember shortly after putting peroxide on the area, the area "blew Up" like a white bubble. In a short amount of time it retreated.
Occasionally I get some itching in that area and the skin looks a bit red at times and the skin looks cracked.
Could the use of peroxide caused permanent damage to my skin? I understand that peroxide can sometimes change the cell make up of the area it is applied to.
Occasionally I get some itching in that area and the skin looks a bit red at times and the skin looks cracked.
Could the use of peroxide caused permanent damage to my skin? I understand that peroxide can sometimes change the cell make up of the area it is applied to.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 01, 2003 12:00AM
, Dec 01, 2003 12:00AM
Peroxide doesn't sound like what you need, but it certainly can't cause permanent damage. It sounds to me as though you have irritation rather than infection. I advise you to try 1% hydrocortisone twice a day for a few days and stay away from peroxide there. You should also consult a dermatologist about dealing with cracked skin in that area. But you don't need to worry that you damaged yourself.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
