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Noticed Dry And Cracked Skin On Penis, Having Pain. Any Solution?

Posted on Tue, 7 May 2013

Question: Hi I have been having some considerable pain with my penis being cracked and dry around the forskin for about a week, I only have sex with my wife and she is entirely faithful to me, any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (1 hour later)

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
It is either infection or inflammation of the part.
Antibacterial ointments like MUPIROCIN/fucidin thrice daily for three weeks should help.
If not, a consultation is necessary, as you might need circumcision.
Best regards

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