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Hydrocortizone on Penis - Skin Thinning and Discoloration
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!
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!
Best Answer
Seems that your penis is looking the same (thin and transparent skin), because you are paying so much attention to it. Just leave it alone, your skin is healing everyday little by little Trust me, it will be the same as before. I understand that you are anxious, but let me tell you, my condition was way worse than yours and now I have a penis that looks healthy and feels healthy. Just relax my friend, you are gonna be ok soon.
Yep. Good thinking. Let it rethicken. And protect it whilst fragile. It takes the apparently. So be patient also.
Any updates? I have the same problems. Used the cream and caused thinning of the skin which i am concerned is permanent.
I have stopped masturbating as this definitely irritates it and i think to give it any chance of healing it needs complete rest and moisturising.
When you have a sprained ankle you don't run on it right?
I have stopped masturbating as this definitely irritates it and i think to give it any chance of healing it needs complete rest and moisturising.
When you have a sprained ankle you don't run on it right?
Please do feel free to follow my ongoing updates on this issue. I'm interested to hear your story too.
Pgh7 I have n ongoing post on here. I posted on his 9nweeks ago. I was in panic mode. Things have improved but still a while to go.
Having read a few posts on here it's good to hear that there's other of people who say it all returns to normal. But I guess it just takes time. For me personally. I'm. Never using these creams again. No way.
From what I can tell people are saying let it heal. It will return to its former thickness. Masturbate less in the meantime. It could take a while. A year or two perhaps. But be strong and believe. Treat it well. Some even say use coconut oil , or hypo allergenic cream to help heal it. Sister your Dr and ask from kind of healing cream. Moisturise it.
For me I will defo keep u updated. Fingers crossed for all of us. Surely this cream should banned from being used on penis skin or any thin skin.
From what I can tell people are saying let it heal. It will return to its former thickness. Masturbate less in the meantime. It could take a while. A year or two perhaps. But be strong and believe. Treat it well. Some even say use coconut oil , or hypo allergenic cream to help heal it. Sister your Dr and ask from kind of healing cream. Moisturise it.
For me I will defo keep u updated. Fingers crossed for all of us. Surely this cream should banned from being used on penis skin or any thin skin.
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