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What Causes Itchy Penis With Skin Flaking?
well recently ive been getting a really itchy penis on the well.... long bit (sorry don t know what its called) and my skin has been really irrateable and is flaking a little bit, I do masturbate a bit, my intial thoughts were that I reacted to the soap I was using as a lubricant but I am not sure, any ideas?
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hi,
You may be right that sensitivity to chemical soaps, oils, perfumes and lubricant may cause such symptoms of itchy, irritable and exfoliating skin. You should stop the use of any such toiletries and see if the signs of itching, irritation and exfoliation subside or not. If the problem is not resolved with this, then you are advised to see your doctor about this and treatment may be done accordingly. This is important to rule out the possibility of some infections, particularly any fungal infection or other infections causing condition of balanitis (Infection of glance & prepuce area of penis).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
You may be right that sensitivity to chemical soaps, oils, perfumes and lubricant may cause such symptoms of itchy, irritable and exfoliating skin. You should stop the use of any such toiletries and see if the signs of itching, irritation and exfoliation subside or not. If the problem is not resolved with this, then you are advised to see your doctor about this and treatment may be done accordingly. This is important to rule out the possibility of some infections, particularly any fungal infection or other infections causing condition of balanitis (Infection of glance & prepuce area of penis).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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