Hydrocortisone on penis

[may1st]

Ever since I took a 6 month course of Roaccutane for my acne (2 years ago) the skin on the glans and under the foreskin of my penis has been dry, some parts have consistent red/pinkish patches and occasionaly rashes. I have applied anti-fungal creams (did not work), acqueous cream (made it more bearable but not made it dissapear), salt bathing and to check it wasnt an allergy switched to non-latex condoms and to non-allergenic washing powder for my clothes. I have been tested for STDs and have none. The problem remains. Now I am thinking of trying Hydrocortisone %1 cream, but I am concerned about possible side effects, especially related to skin thinning or hypersensitivity, which could potentially make my skin problem even worse. Should I try the cream? how many times a day should I apply it on my skin and for how long?
This skin problem is ruining my sex life and I would really appreciate some advice and help. Thanks.

[Aussie54321]

I used a little too much Hydrocortisone 1% cream on my glans. I shouldn't of used it. A year or so later I am still suffering some side effects. At first it was real bad but it has healed a lot and mostly as it was.

But even a year later I have stretchmarks which show occasionally. Some redness can show but that's improving and has improved a lot. Dry skin now and then from old skin still being replaced.

Would I use it again ? No. I am lucky it was only a mild cream and I have recovered so well but the mental trauma it gave me was a nightmare. Follow Drs orders to a tee.

I nearly bought another tube of this stuff but luckily I read online and realised my mistake. Be careful putting stuff down there my friend. Seek medical assistance and follow their advise.

[Aussie54321]

Would I use it down there again I mean ? No. Unless I had no choice of course. For a medical reason on Drs advise. But right now there's no way I'd put any steroid cream near my penis.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

Hydrocortisone may be applied but it is important that you inform your physician first. Application of a topical corticosteroid may entail some side effects as you have mentioned in your post. The skin may not readily respond until about a week of use. So it is best to have your physician informed about this so that you may readily have someone to refer to when you have questions regarding the use of the medication.

I know you are highly concerned about this, but I do not recommend self medication unless the diagnosis has been ascertained. The skin of the genitalia is sensitive and fragile. So extra care is necessary in using topical medications for this .