Dry penis skin, blotchy red appearance

[jay9629]

I am an uncircumcised, healthy straight male of 22 years, previously quite sexually active.

Recently I had unprotected sex with a girl with a reputation for sleeping around. Afterwards, paranoia caused me to over wash with strong soap/gel. In the morning the skin on the head/gland of my penis was clearly very dry, scaly and chapped, however no pealing. Thankfully this is NOT an STI/STD I have had the tests. I rested from sexual activity and minimized masturbation, the skin is no longer too scaly, however a month and a half later the skin is still quite dry, and quite red/blotchy with a dry sensation but no real pain. I have tried vitamin E moisturizers and even E45 cream, with little success. I fear I may be over reacting as there is no pain, however I fear the skin will not repair itself to the smooth healthy feel and appearance it previously was, although seeing as this was nothing so serious as a burn or allergic reaction surely the skin should repair itself!? I will be visiting my local sexual health clinic for a precaution blood test and will seek their opinions on this, as I feel they are more experienced in such areas than my GP. Until then any advice, especially professional would be greatly appreciated as I am very worried,
THANK YOU

[jay9629]

Surely only excessive long term use of E45 would cause thinning? As it is not as strong as steriod creams. From comparing research to my condition, I am actually wondering if the strong fragerenced soaps I used caused the skin to dry and thin, I've read many posts where males have seen no improvement of the skin repairing and thickening. My case is not to severe so surely the skin should repair itself and thicken?
Thanks Nohard for your help!!!!

Has anyone else that has sufffered from dry/thin penis skin from over irritation or washing recovered fully?

[NOHARD]

Hi Jay From doing some reading prompted by you, It seems that E45 does thin your skin, so cut it out and just use aloe vera, add some vitimin E to your diet its good for your skin, I've used baby oil and also with a mix of aloe vera and olive oil, and do not have any thinning on my p***s head, not bad at 65.
Good Luck

[jay9629]

thin/weaken

[jay9629]

One last question......From reading other posts, apparently mositurizing often can cause the skin to 'thin', getting that scaly shiny appearance. My areas of dryness already have this appearance, Does this apply to E45? Would applying E45 make a situation of the skin 'thinning' worse, or better?

[NOHARD]

Hi Jay, Try twice a day but wash before applying each time, you could also try aloe vera gel and alternate with the E45, when washing try a sea salt warm wash, sea salt water is good for cleaning and healing, and very good for your skin, this may also help.
Good Luck

[jay9629]

Hi, thank you,
I hope so, worried that this may become a recurring problem as the damage may make it more permanently sensitive. For the next four weeks I will reduce any friction and apply E45 cream every 1 or 2 days, do you think E45 cream is right for this? Also I am due to see a sexual health doctor on thursday. If no improvement after the four weeks I will visit my GP. Hopefully patience and care will repair the damage, be glad to stop worrying about this and enjoy a healthy sex life
Thank's for your reply!!

[NOHARD]

Hi Jay, I think if you carry on with your treament and give it a chance, it should pull round and come back to normal, but its sensitive skin and will take a bit longer to heal, next time just wash it twice but not with strong soap.
Good Luck

[jay9629]

Or anyone with a similar case/experience......