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What Causes Dryness And Cracks On The Foreskin?
hello sir
the foreskin of penis has become tight from the past 10 days since the starting of winter season and whenever i try to masturbate, some cracks are formed over the tip of the foreskin and becomes dry.however, in normal condition(non-erection) the foreskin easily slides back and remain in normal state. what is the problem? dryness due to the winter season or phimosis?
the foreskin of penis has become tight from the past 10 days since the starting of winter season and whenever i try to masturbate, some cracks are formed over the tip of the foreskin and becomes dry.however, in normal condition(non-erection) the foreskin easily slides back and remain in normal state. what is the problem? dryness due to the winter season or phimosis?
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
Hi,
Excess exposure to water for cleaning purpose of your foreskin leads to dryness and cracks. Use Emollient Cream like Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, dimethicone etc to get relived from dryness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pramod Kokare, General & Family Physician
Excess exposure to water for cleaning purpose of your foreskin leads to dryness and cracks. Use Emollient Cream like Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, dimethicone etc to get relived from dryness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pramod Kokare, General & Family Physician
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