How Long Does Peeling Of Skin On Penis Take To Heal?

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

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Question : Hi when a little piece of skin peels from masterbating how long does it take to heal? I've been putting moisterizing lotion on it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
7-10 days more if not compicated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I read your previous question and also seen image attached with that.

It seems ulcer. It will take 7-10 days to heal if you use neosporin powder and no other symptoms or worsening seen. Avoid masturbation or sex until it heals. Wear loose clothes.On neosporin powder cover with cotton and micropore tape to prevent friction with clothes. When you are at home wear only loose boxer or loose trouser without inner wear for fast healing.

If there is continuous discharge,pain or wound deepens or enlarge please go to dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (7 minutes later)

It's been 9 days today. Should it clean up in one more week?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can be clean in a week or so

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up.

Follow what I suggested in previous answer. Please do not wash it with water. Just use savlon.

Regards.

Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju