Question: Hi, about 5 months ago, I put on some cargo shorts without underwear for the day and when I took them off, their was a small pink spot on the top left side of my glans about a 1/2 inch wide that was assymetrical. There was also what seemed to be flaky dry skin on top of the spot. My first thought was that it was a mild zipper scrape or just irritation from the cargo shorts fabric without a barrier. I've gained 15 pounds or so over the last 8 months and never really changed into large sized clothing.

To make matters worse, I took a hot shower as I typically do, and basically peeled off the top layer of skin. It was pretty bad for a couple of months until I finally started wearing band aids. Then it improved rapidly, but after using some Lotromine and coconut oil, it's not completely healed. Sometimes it almost disappears completely, or it remains a small spot that feels almost like dry skin. But after something irritating happens, it returns in the form of red irritation. No blisters or anything at all. But I was wondering if it could be an STD. I am circumsised and I have had a couple of single one-night stands with two different women. The last one being well over a year ago. No discharge or any symptoms at all before this.

Do you think it's just a mild fungal infection that's difficult to heal because of how fragile the glans skin is or is it possibly an STD?

Sorry for the inadequate lighting/focus on the previous photo. Here's another one. It looks a bit different than earlier. It seems to be doing better since I have started using scented soaps and turning down the water temperature.

In your experience, does this condition seem to be somewhat common in healthy people? Is it likely that injury allowed jock itch to spread to the glans? I'm just a little concerned because I read that this type of thing is uncommon in circumcised males.
Does it typically take months to heal to the point that it doesn't reoccur?

Not to argue, I'm just afraid I'm not effectively communicating. It doesn't seem like this is balanitis so much as it's friction irritation as I can put a band aid on for a couple of days and it disappears. If I masturbate or get an erection for a prolonged period of time, it comes back in the form of three dots. Basically outlining the original wound. The dots generally feel like dry skin. The last photo I sent was shortly after I had an erection. Ill include a new photo tomorrow.

It's doubtful that I'm diabetic as there's no genetic predisposition and im very active and diet conscious. Again, not trying to go against you, I just want to make sure I'm being thorough. Could this just be irritation and cracked skin that would heal if I could manage to leave it alone for a while?

I have attached another image. This is after having a bandaid on all day yesterday and avoiding all friction and irritation.

Last question and then I'll rate you as you've been very helpful. Do you think these characteristics are more indicative of fungal infection or contact dermatitis? My skin has always been notoriously sensitive. Thank you for your time.