Hydrocortisone cream 1% used on penis glans. Now thinned skin.

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Will my penis glans skin recover after using hydrocortisone 1% cream? I began using this cream in February 15 for about 5 days. Then I stopped and had sexual intercourse.  Everything seemed fine but I got redness so started using it again for about a week. All was fine again. Then masturbated and the skin not my foreskin must of rubbed on residue that was there. This was about a week later after having used it. It seemed that 3 quarters of my glans went a blood red colour. I guess the skin was starting to thin.  I masturbated a few more times over the week and my penis glans skin began to go dry and crack.  On once occasion a dot of blood appeared. I couldn't understand what was going on.

It was sore and painful but a man has needs. When I masturbated I kept the skin retracted (I am uncircumcised ). This stopped any friction. I then tried to stay away from sex and masturbating.  However a man does have needs so if I did I used a lube. So as not to affect any healing process. So. So far I had used cortisone 1% on and off for roughly two weeks I guess. I'd decided enough was enough. The skin was becoming wrinkly and transparent when my penis was soft when I started to masturbate.  When erect I noticed that some capillaries were showing at the Base of the head. Also it has a shiny , waxy appearance and could be red in one place.  Anyway. Through pure stupidity I decided to use the cream for one more week. Only applying it where the redness was and rubbing it in.

I read some more stuff online and thought. Wow. Enough of this poison. So stopped using it and won't use any steroid cream again. So. At the moment I have a prison glans that can have a blotchy appearance and the skin can look at little loose . If I start to masturbate i first see transparent wring skin then the whole glans looks dry. I then get out the lube to stop any damage and the reappearance of cracked skin. This helps me greatly. When erect my penis has red blood capillaries visible at the Base of the glans. Also the skin is waxy /shiny .

Can anyone tell me if all the symptoms will disappear with time. And what sort of a time scale am I looking st for a full recovery ? Or am I stuck with these side effects. All good , honest advice appreciated.  

Anyone given steroid creams for something similar I suggest you do not use. All in all I guess I used this cream for 5 days,  then had a few days break. Then used them again for 7 days. Then a break for a couple or few weeks. I'd used it liberally for those 12 days. Didn't realise what I was doing. After the 2 to 3 weeks break only using occasionally I then decided to try to fix it by using it for one more week. Applied twice a day and only a small amount and where it was originally needed. Was used in conjunction with an anti fungal cream.  

Anyway. I've stopped using it now. And has cut down on masturbation and if I do I use a lube. Which helps greatly. So my question is. Will my penis skin return to normal. And how long will it take.  Or am I stuck with this affliction for the rest of my life. Thanks.  

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Not moisturiser.  I mean I've been using daktacourt micanozola nitrate. This kept the area wet and aided healing by stopping friction and also keeping the area clean. Next step is now to see the Dr tomorrow hopefully.  I will post what they say to use.

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Didn't use vitamin e  capsules. Always best to check with Dr first. Went to Dr's and saw the nurse there. She prescribed me anti fungal for a red area at the base of my glans . This was where I used hydrocortisone 1% cream for 7 days. Stupidly of course. Anyway. I have been prescribed colotomazole 1% . I'll put the proper name on here when I check it on the box. For the rest of my glans I was given e45 cream. This was to moisturise and replenish the dry skin. Also she asked me if the redness was burning.  I said it has done but then fully not now. So be careful with this cream !

She also assured me that skin regenerates itself and this issue will heal. She said skin regenerates itself and it will return to its normal state. Thickness etc. Dead skin cells are replaced by new skin cells. And not to worry myself. Also I can continue to have sex and masturbate if required but to use lube.  I'm abstaining from sex til I feel confident and masturbating less but it was great to hear these confident words.

So all of you who are worried. Don't be. Relax. I used hydrocortisone 1% for 4 to 5 weeks. Also occasionally for roughly a year. Very occasionally. Yes. I've damaged my skin but skin repairs itself. Take no notice of negative comments on here. Be patient , be brave and keep in touch with your Dr or nurse or dermatologist. And stop using the hydrocortisone also . The sooner. The better.  Some have said it'll return to its former thickness . The nurse also confirmed this. The Dr too. I believe it will be I also believe it takes time dependent on your own anatomy. And how u treat it during the healing process. I reckon keeping in touch with your Dr or whoever is providing he treatment is a must. Next appointment next week. I hope this is helping some of you experiencing the same problem.

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Also. The nurse I saw said she would not prescribe hydrocortisone 1% cream for the groin area. Can't give u any further updates except I did see some improvement on my foreskin cover thing. The hood for the helmet.  But can't be sure yet. Moisturiser and anti fungal let it heal though. So happy with current progress.

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Still using the above. Will update how things are when I give them a break for a few days. Visit to Dr's booked for a couple of weeks time.

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Haven't used the cream for nearly 48 hours. The redness has nearly disappeared thankfully.  Skin is looking better. Still some red dots visible . Under the skin. But looking a lot better. Using lube if masturbating helps protect the area so it seems. It's four and a half weeks since I used it. Defo noticing improvements . Dr's again a week Monday.  Will update if further improvement is noticed.  Keep strong guys. If this has happened to you then don't worry.  I've been assured all will return to normal.

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Update. Didn't use the e45 and clotamarozole cream for about 2 and a half days. Things have improved for sure. However , without the creams the deteriorated somewhat. Became dry in areas again and a bit of redness was there again. The foreskin also stuck to the glans a little still. So. As a result. I've decided to use the cream again til Friday.  Dr's appointment Monday so will leave off the cream from Saturday til Monday.  Overall though , things have improved but not as fat as I would of liked. The skin is fragile. Wrinkles a little at Base of glans and is still healing. I expect this to take a while but I've also read that hydrocortisone 1% cannot cause permanent damage. I've set myself a target of April 2017 which will be two years after I used the product ; for things to return to normal. You guys be careful with that **** if using it in delicate areas. It's changed my life somewhat but be strong and have faith. It WILL heal. Just takes a while.  

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You will experience depression also so try to avoid alcohol as this make depression worse. Also it depletes the skin of nutrients.
5 weeks since using hydrocortisone and I've noticed the redness get less . The skin still feels tender and fragile and marks easy. Foreskin can level marks also. Also red dots underneath the skin. It's a nightmare but it will get better. And definitely no more hydrocortisone ever again.

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Latest update. I'll be brief.  Masturbated for the first time without lube in a while yday.  Skins feels stronger. No cracks or blood. Skin feels less tender thankfully. Haven't used any of the clotoramozole 1% or e45 for 36 hours. Have noticed some dry skin reappering without e45 and the foreskin is thicker and less pink than before. Slow improvements but definitely getting there. The foreskin is catching a little on the glans but not as much as before.  
Dr appointment Monday to further discuss recovery treatment for this issue. Still a little redness at Base of glans. Can flare up after masturbating.  
Lube has been a great help. I'm also abstaining from sex for about 6 months so I don't scar the glans.  Maybe longer if need be. Because rheumatoid skin is fragile and thinned out from hydrocortisone 1% I keep seeing the impression of my foreskin on it. The ring at the end of the foreskin.  Also when I Masturbate I try to keep the skin away from the head of the penis to also avoid friction.
Next update Monday.  

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Saw Dr.  Give me clotoramozole 2% cream. Happy with my improvements. Says things will return to normal. He said red dots under skin are a rash and will go. Says he doesn't need to see me again. Have been instructed to use the whole tube unless rash disappears before. Said everything would return to normal.  Takes 4 to 6 weeks. Explained it was already 6 weeks since I used the cream. He said it will return to normal. Fingers crossed. Skin needs to rethicken now.

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Yeah skin needs to rethicken for sure.  Nearly 7 week since I used the cream last. Looking a lot better but can't tell fully yet as the clotamazole cream masks it a little.  Masturbated again today. Didn't use no lube first time. No problem. Second time the skin began to look like it had thin wrinkly paper on it. Reverted back to lube to save any damage.  Will check again in another month without lube. It'll take a while to rethicken I guess. One good thing is that the blood capillaries have gone from where they were before. But are appearing elsewhere on the glans.  When people give you the cream they should warn you not to use it long.