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Suggest Treatment For Cracked Skin On Penis And Scrotum

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

Question: I have cracked scaly skin on my penis and scrotum. I drink a lot of water and apply lotions but no help. I am diabetic too if that means anything.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload an image, please

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

In a diabetic patient, any wound should be taken seriously and provided with adequate healing environment especially avoiding any primary or super imposed infections. The cracked skin on penis and scrotum needs to be examined. If appropriate, kindly upload an image of the area to have a better idea of the severity and advise accordingly. Let me know if you want me to answer without the help of an image to give you the necessary guidelines.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

I'd prefer to not send photo now but possibly in the future if necessary. I have dry spotted areas on my grion and nightly it seems to become irritated and itchy. I apply olive oil and that usually relieves any discomfort temporarily.

I try to leave it alone and let the skin scab or repair itself but it's diffecult especially after washing. I try not to scratch but it's it's difficult.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Dry scrotum/penile skin with cracking are likely to be due to dermatitis, eczema or a fungal infection of the skin. Keep the groin and scrotum area hair free, loose cotton undergarments should be used. Anti perspiration preparation should be used to avoid exposure to too much sweat in the groins. The hydrocortisone cream should be combined with topical anti fungal like clotrimazole or fenticonazole. Topical calamine and permethrin can be used to have relief from itching. Hydrex gel can be used to keep the area lubricated. Antihistamines such as hydroxyzine can be used for severe itching. Any open cracking or sore should warrant topical and systemic antibiotics, in consult with your doctor. Consult a dermatologist for further management.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 hours later)

Thank you so much Dr. XXXXXXX I will apply your professional advice. What type of anti-perspiration preperation should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Alum water application in the groins and scrotal adjoining skin can be helpful.
Triclosan containing antibacterial soap should be used to clean the area. Deodorant spray containing aluminium and zirconium will help. You may ask your local pharmacies to give you options of brands containing these contents as they may vary from place to place.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar