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What Causes Red Scar Tissue Around The Base Of Penis?

My husband came home from a weekly business trip,, after taking a shower i notice areas around the base of penis where hairy area was pink scarred looking tissue rubbed off, and a part crusty looking, he said it came from masturbating ,but i think it maybe from a very dry vagina or dry anus what do you think?
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Hi

The base of the penis can have several reasons for having a crusty look. One common reason is smegma. This is a white color thin layer over the head of the penis. This dry layer may rarely be seen over these shaft of the penis as well.

Other reasons for a dry layer can be a fungal infection or jock itch. This occurs when one wears tight clothing over a long period of time. This can cause a fungus to grow there

Some vaginal secretions may also from crusts but it would not be possible to confirm this for sure without a check up or a swab of the sample.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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What Causes Red Scar Tissue Around The Base Of Penis?

Hi The base of the penis can have several reasons for having a crusty look. One common reason is smegma. This is a white color thin layer over the head of the penis. This dry layer may rarely be seen over these shaft of the penis as well. Other reasons for a dry layer can be a fungal infection or jock itch. This occurs when one wears tight clothing over a long period of time. This can cause a fungus to grow there Some vaginal secretions may also from crusts but it would not be possible to confirm this for sure without a check up or a swab of the sample. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni