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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Foreskin Cracking

Hi, I am 57 with the same partner for 20 years, I keep getting this cracked skin on my penis, I am not circumsized and also have diabetes, I put sorbolene cream twice a day it feels better for a while but then goes very dry again, can you please help, also the head does not open as freely as it used to be.....Thank you
posted on Sun, 24 May 2015
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Hi

I have gone through your query, i will try to give you suggestion which will be helpful to you.

It sounds like you have some irritation of your foreskin causing the small cracks. These type of cracks can be quite painful. Basically, they're like small paper cuts that are reopened everytime you pull your foreskin back and cause the skin to tighten up.

I would suggest you, its nothing to panic, use cotton underwear, using a moisturizer may help. As it is cracked if try to push the skin crack can reopen so, avoid doing so for two days or so. I think he might have tried to push it regularly, that might be the reason it has not healed for week. I advice you to follow the measures mentioned he should be fine.
It may also have been caused by insufficient lubrication during sex. Try using more lube and giving your penis more time to heal.

I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. I here you to help you in case of any further queries.

Wish you speedy recovery. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Foreskin Cracking

Hi I have gone through your query, i will try to give you suggestion which will be helpful to you. It sounds like you have some irritation of your foreskin causing the small cracks. These type of cracks can be quite painful. Basically, they re like small paper cuts that are reopened everytime you pull your foreskin back and cause the skin to tighten up. I would suggest you, its nothing to panic, use cotton underwear, using a moisturizer may help. As it is cracked if try to push the skin crack can reopen so, avoid doing so for two days or so. I think he might have tried to push it regularly, that might be the reason it has not healed for week. I advice you to follow the measures mentioned he should be fine. It may also have been caused by insufficient lubrication during sex. Try using more lube and giving your penis more time to heal. I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. I here you to help you in case of any further queries. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care.