Red scaly patch on shaft of penis

[SLM909]

Hello..
im 21 yrs old..
iv been having this red patch of skin on the left side of my penile shaft..
its been here since an year now.
it started abruptly, i started to scratch the area and the next thing i n\know that it had gone red and was damp..
i stopped scratching and now i dont scratch the area..altho i dont feel like scratching anymore..

the area is red, and it does get dry, and then white small patches of skin appear to b peeling off of it...
it gives a damp feeling...
also it seems scaly sometimes..

is it possible that the pubic region wud give offa particular moist smell due to this skin rash that i hav..cuz i dont remember having that smell b4...

please help..is this a case of psoriasis??cuz i think that is..altho iv got no knowledge watsoever..just saw a few pics of genital psoriasis...
im worried now..please help!!
and yeah ..iv never had sex..altho i do masturbate 3-4 times a week or so...

iv added pictures aswell! i dont know if u can c em properly or not

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Eczema is a form of dermatitis,or inflammation of the epidermis.The prescription that your dermatologist has prescribed is the suitable treatment for eczema. Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

Also avoid harsh soaps and detergents, In addition to avoiding soap, other products that may dry the skin such as powders or perfume should also be avoided. U.S. National Eczema Association claims that "the best way to get water into your skin is to briefly soak in a bath or shower and to moisturize immediately afterwards."

There are many precautions to be taken which due to space restraint are impossible to give in this post.You can log on to the following for reference:
http***en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

I sincerely hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[SLM909]

hello

thanx alot for ur reply..
i just got home from the drug store..
i went to the dermatologist ....

he said that it was a case of eczema...
i asked about psoriasis , he said that it has peculiar type of scales ,one not matching mine..

alrite the medication that he prescribed me  :

***ADVANTAN ointment (10g) " 1g contains 1mg(0.1%)methylprednisolone aceponate
im advised to apply it over the affected area twice a day for 10 days

***ZEATIN tabs (Cetrizine dihydrochloride 10mg)
im advised to take 1 tab everyday b4 going to bed

i didnt get the skin biopsied....if i had seen ur comment earlier i wud hav asked him to do so..... guess i will have to wait 10 days...

please do advise me further..if there are any precautions related to it...like wat should i wear etc...i forgot to ask this.

hav u seen the pics??
Thanks Alot for all of ur comments....
really u hav helped alot..!!!
May God Bless U sir!!!

please do reply...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Sorry for the delay in reply. Regarding psoriasis it can effect more than one body part not because it is contagious but because it is an immune system disorder and can involve any body part. A diagnosis of psoriasis is usually based on the appearance of the skin. There are no special blood tests or diagnostic procedures for psoriasis. Sometimes a skin biopsy, or scraping, may be needed to rule out other disorders and to confirm the diagnosis.

I feel that you should get it evaluated from a dermatologist and get it biopsied so that all doubts whether it is psoriasis or not are cleared.I sincerely hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on what the dermatologist says.Kind regards.

[SLM909]

pleaase reply .....

[SLM909]

Hello how ru...
just got here to add one more thing...

i dont hav this type of skin condition anywhere else on my body...

furthermore..is it possible that if this really is psoriasis, can i tspread to other areas of my body??

TC...awaiting ur reply..

[SLM909]

thank u for ur reply.. i cudnt get an appointment with the doc yesterday...il b going to get it checked on monday... and yeah the links of photos that u provided, no rash matches mine... iv noticed another thing that when i touch the area it feels kind of harder...not as soft as the rest of the skin of penis... TC..ill definitely inform u.. piv added photos of the rash on my album..i hope that'll help..please do check em out...and comment ..thank u...:) regards..!!!

PS:...dear kindd...i hav the photos uploaded on my profile...and hav put privacy on em.. please accept be my friend invitation fom me so that u can c em... thanx .. regards...TC

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

How are you?

Unfortunately I could not see the picture.Regarding psoriasis,the silvery white scales plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to have a genetic component. Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking.

The treatment of psoriasis includes immunosuppressants and vit A like methotrexate, cyclosporine and retinoids,phototherapy and photochemotherapy.

I am forwarding you a link which shows the photos of genital psoriasis.You can see if the lesions match your dry rash. http://www.visualdxhealth.com/searchResults/adult_Male_Anogenital.htm

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted about what the dermatologist says.Kind regards

[SLM909]

Thanx alot for ur help..
yeah i hav to add a few more things..

i dont hav any itch at the site

white dried skin comes over it and when i pore water on it they dissappear or
i can peel it off ...

can u can tell me the cause of psoriasis...i always keep my penis clean...i even clean it after i urinate...and i did it even b4 it had started

furthermore...there are wrinkles over the affected area...
can u please tell me if there is a permanent treatment for psoriasis...??cuz iv heard that there is no treatment... :( :(...im really concerned about it...and kind of disheartened..!!!

did u c the pic i provided with it???

i will definitely get it checked today ....
thanx alot for ur reply..
please do reply over here...awaiting for ur comment...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be eczema,contact dermatitis or psoriasis.

Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Psoriasis is a non contagious disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance.The lesions described you definitely  sound like psoriasis.

Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin.

See the treatment for all are different.So pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist to confirm a diagnosis.

Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.