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Suggest Treatment For Friction Dermatitis On The Penile Shaft

Posted on Fri, 6 Oct 2017

Question: Hi ,

Around 3 days ago I got a red mark on my penile shaft after masterbating too vigorously . Please see photo attached . The red mark on the photo doesn't look too bad but this is due to photo quality . It is probably 20% worse than it looks on the photograph . I have been keeping the area clean , not masterbating and using vaseline (petroleum jelly) on the area . Should I keep using the vaseline or should I use anything else ? Also , how long should I expect this to fully clear ?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use cortisone

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You have developed friction dermatitis due to masturbation.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
This will help in faster recovery.
Vaseline might not be of much help.
It might take a week for complete recovery.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (55 minutes later)

Hi ,

Would this cream be okay ? (Please see attached picture)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use this cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you can use this cream.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Thank you .

It says on the cream to not use on genitals . Is this not true ? Also with the red mark go away on its own eventually without the use of cortisone cream ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be used in genital region

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is a very mild steroid cream hence can be safely used on genital region for a short period.
Yes the red mark would go away on its own but might take longer period.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

Thank you .

It is still not fully healed . Although I have only used the cream 3 times as I am slightly scared to use it. How long should I wait before seeing my doctor about this if its not fully healed ? Also , is it okay to exercise (I am worried about sweating making it worse) and is it okay masterbate ? (I'm worried having an erection will stretch the skin and prevent healing) .

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try cream for a week

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You can use the cream for a week.
You should get relief within a week.
Better avoid masturbation and exercise for 10 days.
Physical activity might interfere with healing.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad