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Is Dry, Red, Rough Spot On Penis With Small Flat Red Bump Next To It Due To Masturbation?

Hi, for the past two weeks I've had a dry spot on my penius (The left side of the head) . I believe it became about when I was master bating in the shower. Every time I did ejaculate the spot would be very red due to my penius head going from small to big and stretching the dry skin. Now after 2 weeks the spot is rough and has a little dark tone and there is a very small flat red bump next to it. I've put hydrocortisone (2.5%) an I do see it dry up faster but I don't do it everyday . Any suggestions ?
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern.

But it seems nothing too serious to be worried.
It is neither related to your masturbation nor related to any STDs.
By your explanation two possibilities strike my mind.
1. Genital Psoriasis
2. Genital Lichen planus.
Both of these conditions are entirely non venereal skin conditions. They can occur elsewhere in the body or confine only to genitals. Dry slightly papules or color change are the feature of these conditions. Lichen planus has a little dark tone as explained.
Continued steroid application till the total disappearance of the lesions along with some vitamins and Omega 3 fatty acid preparations will be useful and likelihood of recurrence possible.
As you mentioned when your glans penis engorged due to stimulation it will look more reddish.
Consult a Dermatologist and rule out other STDs with investigations and get yourself treated.
Get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan

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Is Dry, Red, Rough Spot On Penis With Small Flat Red Bump Next To It Due To Masturbation?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern. But it seems nothing too serious to be worried. It is neither related to your masturbation nor related to any STDs. By your explanation two possibilities strike my mind. 1. Genital Psoriasis 2. Genital Lichen planus. Both of these conditions are entirely non venereal skin conditions. They can occur elsewhere in the body or confine only to genitals. Dry slightly papules or color change are the feature of these conditions. Lichen planus has a little dark tone as explained. Continued steroid application till the total disappearance of the lesions along with some vitamins and Omega 3 fatty acid preparations will be useful and likelihood of recurrence possible. As you mentioned when your glans penis engorged due to stimulation it will look more reddish. Consult a Dermatologist and rule out other STDs with investigations and get yourself treated. Get well soon. Dr S.Murugan