drynes on penis skin

[chuy85]

how could i cure this drynes on the tip off my penis? i am sexualy active and me and my partner went and get tested for any std's and hiv/aids and we tested negative on everything and we cant explain why it keeps happening.  also do you think it has to do anything with me not being curcumsized? cause i am not curcumsize.


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[MichaelHHH]

Dry skin on the penis is as common problem.  Try using a penis health creme daily.  The creme will help repair and moisturize your damaged skin.  Get a good one (after all you will be putting it directly on your penis) with some Vitamin E in it and you will see results.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Dry skin results when there is not enough water in the stratum corneum for it to function properly. Too much soapy water, exposure to harsh chemicals, the normal aging process and certain types of skin diseases are some of the causes of decreased amounts of protective skin oils which in turn causes dry skin.

The mainstay of management is liberal use of moisturizers after washing with luke warm water. Soap should be used minimally. Moisturizers should be reapplied liberally during the day.You can also use a topical cortisone (steroid) cream or ointment like dermacort(hydrocortisone). Adding a humidifier to the central heating system of your home or using a humidifier also helps.

If still the symptoms persisit then possibility of eczema or atopic dermatitis,psoriasis, ichthyosis (fish scale-like skin) or pitted keratolysis is there.Pls consult a dermatologist for clinical examination in that case as treatment is specific for each one and without clinical examination,it is difficult to make a diagnosis.
I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.