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I keep having small tears in my foreskin. every time they heal, more come along. not an std, was sent to a dermatologist who told me to use triple antibiotic. i've gone through several bottles, no change?
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You should retract your foreskin and to be sure that the area is clean. You might consider the use of KY jelly or A&D cream to keep the area moist, but give yourself time to heal.
Answered 4/1/2021
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keep area clean and have a blood sugar test done sometimes this happens in diabetics. recommend you see a urologist
Answered 4/16/2021
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