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Urology (Expert Forum)
thickening of the inner walls of foreskin uncircumcized penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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thickening of the inner walls of foreskin uncircumcized penis
by elephantrunk, Mar 11, 2006 12:00AM
I have recently been experiencing a problem that started out as a white dry, psoriosis (psoriasis) like formation around the tip of my uncircumsized penis. I do have psoriosis (psoriasis) on other areas of my body. I was initially able to clean the white substance while bathing but at some point the inner part of the foreskin became thick so I cannot pull my foreskin back to expose the head of my penis. The foreskin has closed over the head of my penis and I can no longer clean the head of the penis. I am able to urinate without problems but sometimes the head of the penis is itchy.I should add that prior to this - I had a dry patch on my testicles that I could scratch and little white flakes would fall off - the skin also thickened in that area. Although that condition would come and go - it is not currently occurring. A couple of years ago I was prescribed an ointment by Taro Pharmacueticals which would temporarily clear it up as well as the other psoriosis (psoriasis) areas on my body.
This has been going on for approximately 2 months, the foreskin has been over the head of my penis for approximately 1 month. I am a 43 year old Asian male - uncircumsized. I have been diagnosed with Psoriosis (psoriasis) - could this be Psoriosis (psoriasis) on my penis? Is it safe to be circumcized at this age?
Thank you for your assistance - your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Elephantrunk
This has been going on for approximately 2 months, the foreskin has been over the head of my penis for approximately 1 month. I am a 43 year old Asian male - uncircumsized. I have been diagnosed with Psoriosis (psoriasis) - could this be Psoriosis (psoriasis) on my penis? Is it safe to be circumcized at this age?
Thank you for your assistance - your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Elephantrunk
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 13, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 13, 2006 12:00AM
It is possible. The possibility with complications from circumcision would increase with age - and this can be discussed with a urologist.
Another consideation would be balanitis. Treatment with a fungal cream can be considered if this is the case.
If the diagnosis is psoriasis, then a steroid cream can be considered.
I would discuss these options with a urologist and 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.
kevinmd_b
Another consideation would be balanitis. Treatment with a fungal cream can be considered if this is the case.
If the diagnosis is psoriasis, then a steroid cream can be considered.
I would discuss these options with a urologist and 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.
kevinmd_b
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