Hi,
About 3 weeks ago i developed a rash on the underside of my penis, just beneath the glans. I already have somewhat thin skin on my penis and I am circumsized. The rash then flaked and eventually went away. I saw a dermatologist who said that it was not a yeast infection, but that it might be something like dry skin and general irritation due to sex. I have never had any irritation like this before during sex, and I have been sexually active for about 16 years.
The GP I saw before I went to a dermatologist said that I should get some over the counter cream for dermatitis or to try to get some hydrocortizone. So I basically applied hydrocortizone ointment to my penis for about 7-8 days. I did put a bit much on the shaft and glans of my penis.
I stopped putting the ointment on 10 days ago. My penis has since had a slight loss of pigmentation on the shaft, meaning it is now slighltly "pinker" or ligher in color, AND the skin appears to be thinner.
This was an OTC 1% hydrocortizone cream called Hydrozole. I only used it for about 7-8 days. I read that use of hydrocortizone can cause this, but it takes 2-4 weeks of overuse, which I did not do. Regardless, I have noticed that I developed the side effects of over use.
So, my question is, will my penis skin "toughen" and get back to normal, or am I already looking at permanent damage? I am very nervous and scared about this.
I am currently abstaining from sex and masturbation for the next month to see if my skin repairs itself. PLEASE, anyone with experience with this give me some insight.
Thanks!