Recommended Topical for penis

[GSR915]

Can you please recommend a topical cream/ointment for a case of psoriasis on the penis head?  Thank you.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

For psoriasis and eczema of penis,Aveeno oatmeal baths have been often prescribed.They should help you.But if the symptoms persist then pls consult a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.

[GSR915]

Kindd...thank you.

I am now using 1% hydrocortisone (Aveeno).  Is this essentially the same as what you have suggested, or should I go look for what you have recommended?

Thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

As the skin of the penis is thin and delicate so avoid using any strong steroids on this area.You can however use milder steroids such as 1% OTC hydrocortisone(dermatop) and prescription hydrocortisone with iodoquinol creams. Also useful in this area are Protopic and Elidel.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional queries.