A member asked:

B-friend's penis has a couple red scabs. neosporin helps,but when penis gets hard,skin expands, the skin cracks.looks like it is scarred. thoughts?

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Exam: Please have him checked for both skin infection and/or STD. Abstain sexually until her is cleared medically.

Answered 9/17/2014

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Change creams: I cannot say if it is scarred or not but I would apply Vaseline or Aquaphor several times a day, and refrain from sex and masturbation until it heals-which will probably be a week. Any trauma to the area will prevent if from healing.

Answered 1/5/2019

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