penis problem.. advice needed

Hi

I have a problem with my penis. When it is flacid it is very small. It retracts a lot and make it even smaller when i excerise and then becomes very sore and the foreskin damages it, an i believe this is the cause for some discoloration and marks on the head as well as under the foreskin. I usually have to stop exercising when this happens  to allow it to unretract (lack of a better word)  

My Question are

1)
I have no problem when it is a more full when flacid, but it is hardly ever like that.  Is there a way to keep it full, do i have some blood flow problem ?

2) I use baby oil and vaseline jelly to keep it from soreness an use this every day, morning and evening and before exercise.
is this safe to use with that frequency?
I usually cannot do without some type of lotion.


Thanks

[Kevin Pho, MD]

To answer your questions:
1) If there is concern about the blood flow, an ultrasound can be done to determine if there is any problems with the arteries supplying the penis.

2) I am not aware of side-effects from long-term use of baby oil and vaseline jelly.  However, to be safe, I would discuss use of this with your personal physician or dermatologist.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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