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Hello i have a uncircumcised penis with keratinized glan, its all dry , can i use tretinoin ( vitamin a) for it ? if not what should i do ?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

No: try a pure moisturizer and be patient with it . stay away from the vit a

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Hello i have a uncircumcised penis with keratinized glan, its all dry , can i use tretinoin ( vitamin a) for it ? if not what should i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Beck agreed

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