seborrheic dermatitis on penis

[Chimu]

I am a 38 yr old male who has suffered from Seborrheic Dermatitis his entire adult life.  I can control rashs on my scalp and forehead reasonably well with cortisone creams and zinc shampoos.  However, my real problem is on my penis where cortsone creams, shampoos, and about anything else I have tried is only slightly effective.  The winters are paricularly bad as I experience raised red patches and extreme sensitivity all around the shaft of the penis.  I would greatly appreciate any advice you might have or if you have heard of these kinds of symptoms with many others.

[andtin]

I agree that it appears fungal. My girlfriend has tinea versicolor on her back and uses Cicloporox prescription cream to clear it up. I randomly thought to try using that recently, and it is definitely working. It is a much more concentrated anti-fungal than you can get over-the-counter, which may explain why Lotrimin and others haven't worked as well for me.

[Dutchy5]

Hi,

It is probably pityrosporum folliculitis what you have now.
It's a yeast.
Best remedy is to take a good probiotic orally and apply it also on the affected areas. Although I'm not sure to put it on your penis.
My rash was on my scalp, back and face. But the yeast infection you can get everywhere.
You open 3 capsules or crush 3 tablets, add a few drops of water, stir and put it on the skin. Leave it for 1 hour and rinse it off.

It helped me VERY WELL. And it didn't come back.

[lifesaver200]

I had the symptomos I know the cure.

It is a three week process, but it could happen sooner for most.

LotraminUltra AF Spray
LotraminUltra Cream
Medicated Fungi Care

Process:  Spray yourself whenever it itches.  Do not do it super close to the penis it will hurt like a MOFO.  Just far away enough so you see your penis being covered with the chalky spray.

Pain goes away instantly.

Then whenever you shower, uaw the Fungi Care.  It hurts to use it, but its killing the fungus so its worth it.

Then after you get out of the shower dry completely.  Then put cream on.

Then throughout the day if it ever starts to itch, spray it with the anti-itch LotraminAF.

the scratch attacks will come less and less.  They will still wake you up, and come randomly.  But after a week, you will notice a huge difference.

Good Luck, I will check this forum if there are questions.

[RockDuckZ]

This is a much more refreshing topic than what the other suggestions were guiding me to...I was diagnosed with this when I thought it was herpes or something nasty of the sort.  From what I've read: herpes itches and feels irritated, whereas seborrheic dermatitis could go unnoticed if you didn't even look down there; however, having an inflamed penis after masturbation will definetly scare you enough to start reading up on it.  I had a hard time putting my finger on what the sore was, since it was fairly small, unpronounced, unirritated, and a singular mark.  I haven't read anything about herpes inflamming the penis after masturbation.  Is this sort of thing seasonal?  I live in Wisconsin, and with winter coming I seem to be drying up all over the place.  Be very grateful for this condition, because in comparison, it is the more fortunate choice (if you had to choose lol).

Damn the internet for all of the mixed sightings...I've never been so freaked out over a personal ailment before :P.

[RockDuckZ]

This is a much more refreshing topic than what the other suggestions were guiding me to...I was diagnosed with this when I thought it was herpes or something nasty of the sort.  From what I've read: herpes itches and feels irritated, whereas seborrheic dermatitis could go unnoticed if you didn't even look down there; however, having an inflamed penis after masturbation will definetly scare you enough to start reading up on it.  I had a hard time putting my finger on what the sore was, since it was fairly small, unpronounced, unirritated, and a singular mark.  I haven't read anything about herpes inflamming the penis after masturbation.  Is this sort of thing seasonal?  I live in Wisconsin, and with winter coming I seem to be drying up all over the place.

Damn the internet for all of the mixed sightings...I've never been so freaked out over a personal ailment before :P.

[brnw]

I have the same problem and have seen many dermatologists. They tell me there is no cure and Im personally trying to figure out what makes it flare up and how to keep it under control. I have been prescribed a few different steriod creams which help to some extent but i am very wary of using them as the doc says they thin your skin. Hopefully they can find a cure for this sometime soon, would much prefer not to live with this the rest of my life