Dry skin or something else?

[bhlake]

I Have been dealing with dry skin problems on the shaft of my penis for over a year now. I was at first worried it was an std, however, I have been tested more than once and everything has come back negative. I went to my family doctor who told me I had Dermatitis. He gave me a cream and when I would use it the dry skin would subside, but always return. A while after I began using this cream a small bump appeared on the underside of my shaft. It didn't hurt or itch and since my test results came back negative and a doctor had looked at my shaft I thought nothing of this. I have since been to one other doctor who said that he saw nothing that made him think of an std. Still not satisfied, I went to a dermatologist. He said the bump was a Molluscum and removed it. He also informed me that the cream the first dr gave me was a steroid and that it would make the skin thin and weak, which explained why the dry skin continued to return. As the removal spot healed the dry skin seemed to be getting slightly better. However, after it had healed I masturbated and now I have 4 severely dry spots on my shaft. I have used the cream the dermatologist gave me but it isn't working. Is there anything else I can try or is this something that I am going to have to always deal with? Also, does this seem to symptomatic of something that the doctors may be missing?

[gracefromHHP]

You need to go back to the dermatologist at this point for further evaluation. we'd only be guessing as to what is going on.

grace

[searcherrr]

Also, try changing the type of soap and/or bathing methods you use. Its possible you could be scrubbing it too much and using cheap or harsh soaps. Try a neutral soap with no scents like Dove or Ivory (WHITE BARS).

[searcherrr]

Dry flaky skin makes me think of a fungus or yeast problem. MEN too can get yeast infections, though I'm sure its less common than in women. I would begin trying various over the counter antifungal creams and powders and even cocoa butter with shea butter. Aloe is good for a while, but tends to leave the skin dry when its gone. Apply the creams, powders, & cocoa/shea butter at different times so that each has time to absorb. Only use antifungal powder, though the antifungal creams should be better. If I'm wrong and its just some form of dermatitis like you were told, then usually I think that is a permanent condition though could be managed better with 8 hours straight sleep a night, exercise and a low stress environment and good diet. The SLEEP I find is really the most critical factor. I'd put the creams on just before bed and another time during the day. Good luck.