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Have Dry And Itchy Skin On Penis And Surrounding Area. Use Latex Condom. Medication?

Hello Sir, i am 21 year old guy. having a dry skin problem on my penis head and its surrounded area since last 3-4 months. i am circumcised. sometimes the skin even creaks and really become itchy. i usually have sex with my girlfriend once in a month or sometime twice. i use latex condom for prevention. Please help me, i l be really thankful to you.
posted on Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for writing.

It seems you are having allergy to latex.

Other possibility is candida infection.

Start using a steroid antifungal combination.Candid b is one such brand widely used for this.You can also take antihistaminics.

Follow this instructions for 2 weeks and let me know again.Take care.
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Have Dry And Itchy Skin On Penis And Surrounding Area. Use Latex Condom. Medication?

Hi, Thanks for writing. It seems you are having allergy to latex. Other possibility is candida infection. Start using a steroid antifungal combination.Candid b is one such brand widely used for this.You can also take antihistaminics. Follow this instructions for 2 weeks and let me know again.Take care.