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What Causes Dry Flaky Skin Under Penis?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: I have been sexually active with a couple of partners over the last month and i have dry skin thats flaking on the bottom of my shaft next to my scrotum is this an std? I have phsoriasis on other parts of my body but have only developed this in the last couple days should i be worried? I've been putting cortizone on it and it seems to not want to go away?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clear photos and details required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is not clear about exact morphology, distribution, symptoms, duration, intercourse history , partner history, investigation reports if any etc
Please get back with clear photos and details of lesions.
It may be psoriasis or dryness or fungal infection.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (32 minutes later)

I have no other symptoms no burning nothing that actually points to an sti or std. I'm kinda shy about sending a picture too its dry flaky skin if i scrape it off it just becomes red and irritated. I did have sex for a long period of time the day before i noticed. Both partners said they were "clean" from sti's or std. It was about 2 days ago of first sign its white dry skin i don't know how to better describe it. I've been putting cortizone on it and it seems to help.

Oh and i got checked for all stds before but i have had yeast infections in my anal area that i have gotten treatment for in the past and those burned but this doesn't

The sex was unprotected both times

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely fungal infection or psoriasis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
With the given description it may be due to fungal infection or psoriasis.
If you send clear photos it would be better.
If dry scaly you can apply moisturisers 2-3 times day with steroid cream

If involves inguinal , groins, anal regions it is likely fungal infection.you may need antifungal cream like clotrimazole

Please consult doctor for diagnosis and management else get back with details and clear photos.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Thank you for answering my questions dr. b if you don't mind that name. i apreciate your time

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tinea cruris

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I think You need name of fungal infection.
It is called as Tinea cruris in this area.
Scrotal psoriasis or dermatitis is another differential diagnosis.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar