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I am a 29 year boy, and don't have frequent sex,but my penis upper skin is dry & crakes. what's the reason for this.

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dry Skin: Most likely dry skin. We use in the states an unscented moisturizer called Eucerin. Also Vaseline is good. It is a simple petrolium jelly which you can find at the pharmacist.

Answered 12/7/2014

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A member asked:

I am a 29 year boy, and don't have frequent sex,but my penis upper skin is dry & crakes. what's the reason for this.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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