Question 1

what is the symptoms of penis psoriasis and how it can be treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Could see derm for topical creams/ointments, or use Methotrexate or consider biologic therapy such as tnf inhibitors such enbrel (etanercept).  See your doctor to see what you are a candidate for.

Question 2

black skin tags on my penis. is it related with my psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Skin tags need to be evaluated especially if they have increased in size color or rapidly... See you pcp or a dermatologist.

Question 3

is dermarest for psoriasis safe to use on penis for skin wondering because of salicylic acid it contain would it cause problems?

Accepted Answer

No: Salicylic acid on any mucous membrane is not a good idea especially for the tip of the penis.  Even used on the shaft, it may accidentally reach the area. This would be my guess until a dermatologist with experience on this issue states otherwise.

Question 4

i have penis psoriasis or eczema i get rash and is so itchi?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a doctor-perhaps a dermatologist-to determine what the rash is so that a treatment can be rendered. You may need a prescription ointment to clear up the rash. So, see a doctor so that the rash can be treated and hopefully it will resolve. Best of luck to you!

Question 5

i have psoriasis on my penis and was told not to use betamethasone, which clears it up quickly. why not, since it works?

Accepted Answer

Risk of atrophy: Steroids are classified by there potency. For example Betamethasone dipropionate is high and Betamethasone valerate is mid. 

Potency is also altered by whether the steroid is an ointment or a cream. Short periods of treatment are okay but extended use of potent steroids increases risk of irreversible skin atrophy (thinning). Therefore very important to follow advice of a dermatologist.

Question 6

is it safe to apply tacrolimus ointment on penis for psoriasis? does it affect fertility or long term damages?

Accepted Answer

: Completely safe with no short term or longterm issues to be concerned about

Question 7

boyfriend is 25,has a rash on the head of his penis for over a year.had contact with hpv with a previous woman yet rash looks like psoriasis maybe?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Hi, there is no to tell what the lesion is without evaluating it. please see a provider for proper diagnosis.

Question 8

boyfriend(26)dry,red patches of skin on head of penis?is uninsured.contact with hpv before,i got gardasil before we met,i have no symptoms.psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis: From your description psoriasis is in the differential.  I would suggest seeing either your primary care physician or a dermatologist.  If you can not afford a visit you could try over the counter topical steroid cream and see if it resolves.

Question 9

no hsv2 symptoms.  penis was burning for a good 5 months. diagnosed with penile psoriasis from derm and was given vit d ointment. redpatches still persist under glans.  psoriasis or asymptomatic hsv2?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: Lesions lasting for as long as you describe following "appropriate" treatment should trigger a suggestion for a biopsy - rare cancers can occur in immuno-compromised patients.

Question 10

is it safe to put hydrocortisone 2.5% on penis for psoriasis? does it affect fertility?

Accepted Answer

: It is safe and will not affect fertility

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Psoriasis of the penis

A member asked:

What is the symptoms of penis psoriasis and how it can be treated?

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Black skin tags on my penis. is it related with my psoriasis?

A member asked:

Is dermarest for psoriasis safe to use on penis for skin wondering because of salicylic acid it contain would it cause problems?

A member asked:

I have penis psoriasis or eczema i get rash and is so itchi?

A member asked:

I have psoriasis on my penis and was told not to use betamethasone, which clears it up quickly. why not, since it works?

A member asked:

Is it safe to apply tacrolimus ointment on penis for psoriasis? does it affect fertility or long term damages?

A member asked:

Boyfriend is 25,has a rash on the head of his penis for over a year.had contact with hpv with a previous woman yet rash looks like psoriasis maybe?

A member asked:

Boyfriend(26)dry,red patches of skin on head of penis?is uninsured.contact with hpv before,i got gardasil before we met,i have no symptoms.psoriasis?

A member asked:

No hsv2 symptoms. penis was burning for a good 5 months. diagnosed with penile psoriasis from derm and was given vit d ointment. redpatches still persist under glans. psoriasis or asymptomatic hsv2?

A member asked:

Is it safe to put hydrocortisone 2.5% on penis for psoriasis? does it affect fertility?

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