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15 Year Old, Frequent Masturbation For 4 Years, Darker Area Of Skin. Is It Possible To Fade This Quickly?
Hi, I am 15 years old and have been masturbating dry for about 4 years, most days. In the past I have done it too roughly and made a layer of skin peel and it was sore, (Shaft not head). I now have a Darker area of skin.. Purpleish... where my thumb would be on the upper area of the foreskin. I have heard this could fade if I do not masturbate for at least 2 weeks but so far I haven't found myself able to do this. All I want to know is what I have done and if it is possible to fade quickly without masturbation ? Thanks.
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Such darker area of the skin due to constant rubbing will take more time to become normal. This could be even more than 6 months if you are not giving such pressure to that area. If the constant rubbing of that area continues it will never fade.
There are some external applications are available to make it go earlier, but has to be prescribed only after examine the spot whether there is any thickening is associated and the intensity of discoloration etc.
So better to consult a Dermatologist and he will help you in this regard.
You will be alright soon.
DR S.Murugan
Welcome to HCM.
Such darker area of the skin due to constant rubbing will take more time to become normal. This could be even more than 6 months if you are not giving such pressure to that area. If the constant rubbing of that area continues it will never fade.
There are some external applications are available to make it go earlier, but has to be prescribed only after examine the spot whether there is any thickening is associated and the intensity of discoloration etc.
So better to consult a Dermatologist and he will help you in this regard.
You will be alright soon.
DR S.Murugan
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Hello,
Repeated friction of your thumb on the skin of penis has resulted in darkening of skin.Once you stop masturbating for few weeks,it shall be all right,although a darker skin is not going to cause any problem to you.
Another important point is that ou seem to have become psychologically addicted to masturbation which can cause various problems to you in near future.
You may become psychologically recluse,loose interest in your studies,sports etc and become more addicted to something like porn stuff also.
Masturbation is a pleasurable activity and should be done only on sexual arousal and not as a daily habit.
Thanks
Repeated friction of your thumb on the skin of penis has resulted in darkening of skin.Once you stop masturbating for few weeks,it shall be all right,although a darker skin is not going to cause any problem to you.
Another important point is that ou seem to have become psychologically addicted to masturbation which can cause various problems to you in near future.
You may become psychologically recluse,loose interest in your studies,sports etc and become more addicted to something like porn stuff also.
Masturbation is a pleasurable activity and should be done only on sexual arousal and not as a daily habit.
Thanks
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