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Are There Any Creams That Can Thicken Penis Skin And Avoid Inflamation And Redness Post Sex ?

Posted on Sun, 15 Apr 2012

Question: I am allergic in my penis with every kind of soap, and for long time I used hydrocortisone crems, so my skin penis became thin. I was recently diganosed with Lichen planus, I only use water and boric acid , now I am cured, stabilazed, but could I use a special soap like cetaphil who not cause inflamation? Every time after sex my gland is red..perhapes I need something to tickened my penis skin..

Follow up: Dr. Sudarshan (23 minutes later)

I presume I am allergic about soap in my penis because the last time I went to doctor he thought I had molusco, after send the skin to biopsy was diagnosed lichen Planus, so he said I am allergic about soup and recommended NEVER use soap anymore in order to wash my penis, only clean with water and boric acid liquid. Well this balanitis problem I have since I was 10 years old and hidrocotisone really damage my skin. Perhaps soup brought irritations I and complained with doctors who prescribed hidrocortisone, this circle damage the skin. There is long time I do not use hidrocortisone anymore, but the redness depends on the day persists, mainly after sex. I hope you can help to know if I am in the right way..

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (16 hours later)

Hi Rizzolot,

Thanks for your query.

Hydrocortisone is a very mild steroid. Penile skin is very sensitive and lot of systemic absorption takes through the penile skin.

But long term application of hydrocortisone can lead to thinning of penile skin as in your case.

You said that diagnosis for your lesions is Genital Lichen Planus. For genital Lichen Planus many other drugs can be tried like topical tacrolimus 0.03%, pimecrolimus and other immuno modulator drugs.

My suggestion would be to stop applying hydrocortisone. You can discuss these options with your dermatologist.

Regarding use of soaps, do not apply ordinary soap to penile skin as they might irritate the sensitive skin. You can use Cetaphil once in a while but not daily. Also do not use boric acid.

Daily wash your penile skin with water only.

For your balanitis problem ,specific cause of balanitis should be found out.

Balanitis can be from candidiasis, Diabetes Mellitus, Condom(latex )allergy
and other causes.

Visit a good dermatologist for correct diagnosis of balanitis.

Get your fasting and postmeal sugar levels done.

There is no medication for thickening of skin.

Damage is irreversible, only further progression can be prevented.

Hope I have answered your queries.

I Will be available for your follow up queries if any.

Regards,

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