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Help, I have a cracked/dried out shaft

I have been masturbating excessivly for like 4 years. Now I have cracks and dryness on the top of my shaft just before the head of my penis. I'm pretty sure it was from not using lubrication the majority of the time I would masturbate. Is there anything I can do or take to help it??? I recently lost my virginity and now my penis has a soreness if i stretch it a little or after I masturbate. AM I OK?? I would masturbated 1-3 times a day. I really need some answers to my questions

- jg
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239123 tn?1267647614
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There's nothing to be embarrassed about; it's just a skin rash that happens to be on your penis.  You don't need to mention masturbation, which undoubtedly has nothing to do with it.

HHH, MD
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Have you ever heard of this before. I'm getting a feel like I am the only one with this is it rare or somthing??? what is dermatitis I'm not familiar with it?? I know I should see a doctor but im kinda embarassed about it at the same time. :\
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239123 tn?1267647614
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Masturbation, however "excessively", will not cause skin abnormalities.  "Cracks and dryness" might be normal or some sort of dermatitis, but in any case doesn't sound serious.  But stop trying to guess, and do not expect a definite answer online.  See a live health care provider; that's what they are there for.  In the meantime, don't lose sleep over this.

HHH, MD
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