What Causes Dry Patch Of Skin On Penis?

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

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Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have a dry patch of skin that has been on my penis shaft for about 3 weeks. I haven't had sex with anyone but my wife could it just be irritation from sex and masterbation? Can I use mometasone furoate on it? I have some left over from a previous trip to the dermatologist for something else. You don't think it could be skin cancer do you?

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing Sinister; Moisturiser suffices.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there XXXXXXX
Nope....no chance of any skin cancer!!
Do use the mometasone furaote topically for 3-5 days & stop.
Then shift to a plain emollient eg aveeno product or nivea cold cream or Vaseline applied as & when required & keep the area moist...it should disappear.
Good Luck & Godspeed!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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

Follow up: Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (11 hours later)

Dr. Rodrigues,
Thank you for the quick reply. I attached a picture of the little area on the shaft. It is just red right now. Last night i just used Johnsons Baby Lotion to moisturize before bed. Does this just look like irratation to you or anything else? Thanks again for your help.
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please use the same treatment as suggested earlier

Detailed Answer: XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I have seen your clear image.
I Stick with my diagnosis & advice.
Please follow the same.
Cheers.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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