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Cure For Red Skin On The Penis Caused By Steroid Cream?

Hi I wanted to know if any think can be done about the skin on my penis. I have thin red skin from getting prescribed steroid creams for a long time by useless doctors. This was caused by steroid cream. I have been circumcise but not all the was taken. The skin is thin still after three years always red u can see the blood vessels because the skin that thin I wanted 2 no if any think can be about it and make the skin thicker so it can be less red. This has ruined my life.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hello! You appear to have 'steroid induced dermal atrophy'- a condition caused by prolonged use of topical steroids. The damage to the skin depends on the potency
of the steroid used, the duration for which the cream/gel was used and the site where it was applied ( palm skin is thick = less damage, penis skin is fine= more damage). Since you've used steroid creams for a relatively long period and on penile skin (which is thin to begin with)it appears the thinning is irreversible. However I'd suggest you consult a dermatologist for a full assessment.
All the best!
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Cure For Red Skin On The Penis Caused By Steroid Cream?

Hello! You appear to have steroid induced dermal atrophy - a condition caused by prolonged use of topical steroids. The damage to the skin depends on the potency of the steroid used, the duration for which the cream/gel was used and the site where it was applied ( palm skin is thick = less damage, penis skin is fine= more damage). Since you ve used steroid creams for a relatively long period and on penile skin (which is thin to begin with)it appears the thinning is irreversible. However I d suggest you consult a dermatologist for a full assessment. All the best!