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When i get an erection, the head of my penis starts going dry and cracks?
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Get evaluated: This could be more than one thing. A possible infection or underlying disease process could cause this. Psoriasis can occur on the glans penis (head) and might crack with distension. See your physician or a dermatologist.
Answered 11/24/2013
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