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What Causes Dry Scaly Penis Skin?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

Question: i have dry scaly looking skin on the head of my penis and right under the head of my penis it just looks real dry it doesnt itch or hurt or anything its just there any ideas

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to reduced moisturization.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to decrease in moisturization. This can occur due to excessive washing or from chemicals like soaps you use.

Avoid using soaps and irritants to wash the area. Instead you can use warm water or saline for washing. Use mild detergents for underwear. Applying coconut oil or creams containing aloe vera and vitamin E is helpful also. If this is not helping then corticosteroid creams will be helpful.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

where can i find coconut oil and wat kind do i use

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use virgin coconut oil.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

You can use virgin coconut oil. This you can get in cosmetic shops or internet from sites like walmart.com.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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