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What Causes Itching And Dryness On The Penis Tip?
Hello,My penis tip has been itchy for about two weeks now and the skin started peeling off a few days ago. Today I ve also noticed that my scrotum is very dry and wrinkled and feels like plastic. Is this something I should be worried about ?Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hello,
* The itching and dryness over the tip of the penis with skin peeling of scrotum definitely indicates an underlying viral or fungal infection of the external genitalia.
* The range of organisms varies from herpes to chlamydia or others.
* An urgent ER visit with evaluation from the dermatologist is the best way to proceed for the prevention of another sequence of the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The itching and dryness over the tip of the penis with skin peeling of scrotum definitely indicates an underlying viral or fungal infection of the external genitalia.
* The range of organisms varies from herpes to chlamydia or others.
* An urgent ER visit with evaluation from the dermatologist is the best way to proceed for the prevention of another sequence of the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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