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What Causes Dry And Hard Foreskin?
My foreskin is dry and hard. The skin doesn't pull back at all right now and if I try it cracks and turns red. When I have sex the skin seems fine and the itching/irritation goes away. I clean my penis regularly in the shower, including under the foreskin. Have I just dried it out with the soap and need to lubricate it for a bit to end the cracking and hardness? Or is there something else that could be causing this?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,
It may be due to dermatitis.
For that, you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.
Take tablet loratadine for itching.
Avoid harsh cosmetic products.
Use loose cotton clothes.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Watch for symptoms like penile discharge, fever, swelling over the scrotum.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
It may be due to dermatitis.
For that, you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.
Take tablet loratadine for itching.
Avoid harsh cosmetic products.
Use loose cotton clothes.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Watch for symptoms like penile discharge, fever, swelling over the scrotum.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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