Dry, peeling skin plus red dots on penile shaft

[NOLA15]

Doc,

First let me thank you for all the info you provide.  I have gotten a lot of assurance and peace-of-mind from reading the answers you give your patrons.  Here are my symptoms:

I'm a 26-year old, physically active male, and have been seeing the same woman for over four months.  I have noticed some dry patches of skin on my penis shaft, some at the base, the other is where the head connects to the shaft.  The skin has peeled, leaving sensitive skin behind.  Along with dry skin, I've noticed a lot of tiny red dots on my shaft.  None painful, not even the dry skin was painful.  It is just an eye sore, and I would say it has been going on for two-to-three weeks.

I first noticed it after I shaved my genitals and shaft, but I have always shaved with no problem.  I work in athletics, and my athletic trainer said its just because your active and use some shea/cocoa butter and it will go away.  Is that the case?  Should I worry?  I saw that you recommended hyrdocortosine cream to other people on the forum.  



My concerns  

[alex0306]

Dry penis skin can be caused by friction, yeast infection, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin allergies, and even the drying effects of soap. A visit to a dermatologist can pinpoint the cause so that the right treatment can be determined. Many men benefit from using a penis health creme with natural moisturizers like Shea butter for smoother, hydrated penile skin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Thank you for your kind words. From the symptoms that you have mentioned, it can be due to friction rub but nonetheless, causes like eczema and psoriasis also need to be ruled out. Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin. Without examination and biopsy, it is very difficult confirming a diagnosis. Please get it done from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.