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What Causes Split In The Skin On The Penis?

I have previously mentioned this symptom to my urologist and my GP. The skin on the penis is splitting and has been a periodic problem for a number of years. After an erection I have multiple red (inflamed like) rings around the penis from the midpoint towards the tip. The split is generally like a paper cut that reacts to the salt on the skin when touched (burning). The urologist suggested yeast infection, acquired from my spouse, and gave me an anti-fungal agent. The GP, to whom I showed a photo, said the problem is related to the thinning of skin due to aging and there is nothing to be done. In the past two weeks the rings have appeared and remained (a first) and in spite of treatment with the anti-fungal agent the split in the skin along one of those rings has appeared. I am intending to pursue the matter with the urologist when I see him in 3 months, but I am interested in hearing your thoughts.
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Hi,

Noted your history about split skin on penis, thought by Urologist to be yeast infection acquired from spouse. Use antifungal cream but it recurs, GP said this due to thinning secondary to aging.
It seems that there is a permanent change in he prepuce due to repeated balanoposthitis that is causing scarring hence the repeated cuts in the skin.
The best way is to get a circumcision done after appropriate management of the skin condition by local applications of liquid povidone Iodine.
Oral antibiotics, metronidazole and local antifungal ointment.
Use condom during sex.
Plenty of oral fluids.
Avoid hot and humid atmosphere.
Multivitamins, mineral and trace element capsules as this skin is thinned out.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Split In The Skin On The Penis?

Hi, Noted your history about split skin on penis, thought by Urologist to be yeast infection acquired from spouse. Use antifungal cream but it recurs, GP said this due to thinning secondary to aging. It seems that there is a permanent change in he prepuce due to repeated balanoposthitis that is causing scarring hence the repeated cuts in the skin. The best way is to get a circumcision done after appropriate management of the skin condition by local applications of liquid povidone Iodine. Oral antibiotics, metronidazole and local antifungal ointment. Use condom during sex. Plenty of oral fluids. Avoid hot and humid atmosphere. Multivitamins, mineral and trace element capsules as this skin is thinned out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon