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A member asked:
I was treated for penile yeast infection, i was given steroid creams to treat it and have thinned skin and discoloration. how do i heal the skin?
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Steroids & thin skin: Using steroids for prolonged periods of time can thin skin especially in areas of the body that already have thin skin (face, ears, genital area). Stopping the steroid cream and giving it some time should let the skin heal... Same for the skin discoloration that sometimes happens with steroids. So, there's not much more to do other than stop the steroid and wait.
Answered 9/7/2012
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Why steroids?: A yeast infection should never be treated with a steroid cream, which is just food for fungus. High potency steroids are bad for delicate skin on the genitals and face, as they can cause thinning of the skin.
Answered 12/28/2022
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