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What Causes Recurrent Dry Rashes On The Penis Despite Using Cortisone?

I have a dry rash on my penis head that goes and comes back with the use of cortisone I went to a dermatologist and she prescribed me a prescription grade cortisone cream it worked while I used it but when I ran out the rash returned , I ve been screened for stds and they were all negative. have you ever encountered such cases if so what do you suggest I use to cure it, or do I have to learn to live with this forever?
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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1. Since the STDs test came negative and also been evaluated by a Dermatologist thus it could either be penile yeast infection [candida balanoposthitis] or could be penile psoriasis,contact/atopic dermatitis, so get a second opinion or consult an Urologist for further evaluation and management

2. people with weak immune system [immunocompromised] have episodes of recurrent infection thus check with your blood sugar, immune system examination and HIV test as a routine, as also poor nutrition and and alcohol abuse/use can cause the same.

3. since use of cortisone [steroid ointment suppress immune system thus the rash is coming back] so lifestyle changes should be followed like:
. taking the MEVY [meats,eggs,vegetables,yogurt] diet
. avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates
. avoid using perfumed shower gels/soaps on penis which may cause irritation,wear loose fitting cotton underwear and the penis/groin to be dried carefully so that no moisture is left for the fungus to grow
. tea tree oil based anti fungal cream is best to overcome

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What Causes Recurrent Dry Rashes On The Penis Despite Using Cortisone?

** Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern 1. Since the STDs test came negative and also been evaluated by a Dermatologist thus it could either be penile yeast infection [candida balanoposthitis] or could be penile psoriasis,contact/atopic dermatitis, so get a second opinion or consult an Urologist for further evaluation and management 2. people with weak immune system [immunocompromised] have episodes of recurrent infection thus check with your blood sugar, immune system examination and HIV test as a routine, as also poor nutrition and and alcohol abuse/use can cause the same. 3. since use of cortisone [steroid ointment suppress immune system thus the rash is coming back] so lifestyle changes should be followed like: . taking the MEVY [meats,eggs,vegetables,yogurt] diet . avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates . avoid using perfumed shower gels/soaps on penis which may cause irritation,wear loose fitting cotton underwear and the penis/groin to be dried carefully so that no moisture is left for the fungus to grow . tea tree oil based anti fungal cream is best to overcome 3.