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A member asked:

The skin at the around the head of my penis is dry and the skin has split, and on the head of my penis it sometimes looks dry and ashy... why?

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Balanitis: Treatment depends on the cause of the balanitis. For example, balanitis that is caused by bacteria may be treated with antibiotic pills or creams. Balanitis that occurs with skin diseases may respond to steroid creams. Anti-fungal creams will be prescribed if it is due to a fungus.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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