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What Causes Flaky Dry Foreskin Of Penis After Erection?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2014

Question: for the past year I've had issues with my penis. from the bottom of the head to about an inch below to where the skin changes. almost every time i get an erection that skin becomes flaky or dry sometimes crackling or it will feel like it has baby powder on it with scales. not too sure what it is?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to Infection of foreskin (Posthatitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have
infection of foreskin Posthatitis.with collection of dried secretions of mucosal glands in glans penis (Smegma).

Please rule out Diabetes by estimating your blood sugar levels on empty stomach and two hours after lunch.As this is common in persons with diabetes,

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexine along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,
I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 minutes later)

what exactly is Posthatitis and i have circumsized since birth is this still possible? how did it happen? and how can i prevent it? where can i buy these products? or are they prescription only?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Since circumcised it is infection of glans penis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.Since you are already circumcised in childhood there is no chance of getting Posthatitis(Infection of foreskin).

These medications are available only on prescription of a qualified Dr.

Please get the prescription from your family Physician.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 hours later)

so you are saying its smegma? i don't have cheesy clumps or anything just really dry skin, is there anything over the counter i can take?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neosporin is available over the counter.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
You can use topical antibiotic ointment .I think Neosporin should be available over the counter.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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