A member asked:
penis skin got burned by retin a (tretinoin). skin is dull, papery&dry but no flakiness or peeling but it hurts when apply moisturizing cream. help! treatment?
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Dr. Norma jo Waxman answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Skin should heal: In the future, please don't put Retin A (tretinoin) on your penis or anywhere besides your face. I would try over the counter triple antibiotic ointment to help heal the burned tender skin on your penis.
Answered on May 22, 2016
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
56 years experience Dermatology
Why there?: This is ALWAYS a bad place to apply tretinoin. Strength? Gel or cream? How much? How many times? Just stop using it there, apply vaseline or Aquaphor, give it a week. Do not apply antibiotic!!!!
Answered on Jan 14, 2017
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Dr. Barton Butterbaugh answered
39 years experience Family Medicine
Penile dermatitis : I would suggest that you seek the services of a dermatologist ASAP. In the meantime I would apply triple antibiotic ointment only.
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Dr. Julan Crane answered
24 years experience Pediatrics
Retin A (tretinoin): What are you treating .
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Dr. Clarene Cress answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: It is an old product that has been used for diaper rash in infants as well without problems.
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Dr. John Chiu answered
56 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Stop: I have no idea why you want to put Retin A (tretinoin) on your penis head since there is no wrinkle there. If anything, try topical hydrocortisone for ... Read More
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